Iran's 1st Vice President, Mohammad Mokhber, appointed acting President after President Raisi's death.

Iran's first Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed as acting President after the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Mokhber, who is 68, is expected to serve as caretaker President for around 50 days before mandatory presidential elections in Iran. His appointment was announced by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who also declared five days of national mourning for Raisi.

May 20, 2024
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