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Coverage dated May 19, 2024

Iran president, foreign minister killed in helicopter crash

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Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, will serve as the country’s acting president.

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  1. KOB 4

    Who is Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, appointed acting president after crash? (opens KOB 4)

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    Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed president of the Islamic Republic after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in the country’s northwest. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the announcement of Mokhber’s appointment on Monday in a co…

  2. Herald Bulletin

    Iran's first vice president appointed president by supreme leader after helicopter crash kills Raisi (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Iran’s supreme leader has appointed First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as country’s acting president after a helicopter crash killed President Ebrahim Raisi. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the announcement in a

  3. NBC Chicago

    Who is Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, appointed acting president after the crash? (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was appointed as acting president of the Islamic Republic on Monday after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a...

  4. The Oregonian

    Iran president, foreign minister killed in helicopter crash (opens The Oregonian)

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    Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, will serve as the country’s acting president.

  5. NPR

    What to know about Mohammad Mokhber, who is stepping in as interim president of Iran (opens NPR)

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    Mohammad Mokhber worked in state-affiliated financial organizations before entering politics. He will lead the Iranian government until its presidential election, which must take place within 50 days.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Who is Mohammad Mokhber, appointed Iran’s acting president after helicopter crash? - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Iran’s first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed acting president of the Islamic Republic after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. The 68-year-old has largely

  7. Al Jazeera

    Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s interim president? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Mokhber led the Iranian supreme leader’s multibillion-dollar charitable conglomerate for 14 years.

  8. Forbes

    Who Is Mohammad Mokhber? Iran’s New Acting President Was Investment Leader Once Sanctioned By U.S. And E.U. (opens Forbes)

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    Mokhber has served as first vice president since 2021 and traveled to Russia in his role to oversee a drone sale.

  9. Newsweek

    Who Is Mohammad Mokhber? Iran gets new temporary leader after Raisi's death (opens Newsweek)

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    Under Iran's constitution, Mokhber takes over as interim president ahead of elections which take place in 50 days.

  10. France 24

    Iran’s new acting president Mohammad Mokhber, a veteran of the regime (opens France 24)

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    Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber was appointed acting president of the Islamic Republic on Monday after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Iran’s president, foreign minister and others found dead at helicopter crash site (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced Monday that Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, would serve as the country’s acting president until elections are held.

  12. The Boston Globe

    Iran’s president, foreign minister, and others found dead at helicopter crash site (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced Monday that Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, would serve as the country’s acting president until elections are held.

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