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Ebrahim Raisi
US Denies Iran’s Request for Assistance After President’s Helicopter Death
Republican lawmakers blast State Department for extending condolences, citing dissidents’ description of the deceased as the ‘Butcher of Tehran.’
Moscow Consoles Ally Iran After President, Foreign Minister Killed in Helicopter Crash
Russia’s pending ‘strategic partnership’ with Iran won’t be affected by deaths, deputy foreign minister asserts.
Iran Vows to Retaliate After Suspected Israeli Airstrike on ‘Damascus Consulate’
Israeli military spokesman says targeted building served military—not diplomatic—function.
