Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, 63, and the country's foreign minister died in a helicopter crash, leading to a funeral procession in Tehran and burial in Mashhad.
Foreign dignitaries, including leaders of Iran-backed groups Hamas and Hezbollah, paid their respects, with Ayatollah Khamenei leading funeral prayers for the victims.
Raisi's death prompts new presidential elections on June 28, potentially impacting the selection of Ayatollah Khamenei's successor and Iran's political landscape moving forward.
The Iranian authorities assure stability post-Raisi's death, highlighting that the governance of the country will not be impacted.
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