Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday (May 22) presided over the funeral for country’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash, as tens of thousands followed the procession through the capital, Tehran.

Raisi death: Iran's Supreme leader leads funeral prayer for late president

The first of several funeral ceremonies to be held for President Raisi in Iran, after he was killed when his helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountains near the Azerbaijan border, according to officials and state media.

Ebrahim Raisi news: Iran's Chief of Staff shares details of crash, what happened before the crash

Iran's Supreme leader Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of country's President Ebrahim Raisi. Iran's government has said that the funeral for the President will be held on Tuesday.

Raisi news: World leaders offer condolences after Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's death

Iran announced Monday it will hold presidential elections on June 28, state media reported, following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage in a helicopter crash.

Iran announces election date to choose new president after Ebrahim Raisi's death in helicopter crash

Large crowds of Iranian mourners received the coffins of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi. A funeral procession for Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amirabdollahian began in Tabriz. Both the leaders were killed in a helicopter crash.

Raisi helicopter crash: India's vice president to attend funeral

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday (May 19) but his death sparked different kinds of reactions across Iran. The helicopter was also carrying foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew.

VIDEO: Why some Iranians celebrated Ebrahim Raisi’s death in helicopter crash

Raisi news: Funeral procession of Raisi to be held in various Iranian cities

Raisi news: Leaders around the world pour condolences; Pope Francis, US offers condolences

Mohammad Javad Zarif, the former Iranian foreign minister, has blamed the United States sanctions on aviation parts for the crash of the helicopter that killed President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran blames US sanctions for helicopter crash that killed its president Ebrahim Raisi

The White House said on Monday (May 20) that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who lost his life in a helicopter crash, had a "lot of blood on his hands", with the US defence secretary denying any role in the crash.

US says Ebrahim Raisi had 'lot of blood on his hands', denies role in crash that killed Iran president

As Iran investigates President Ebrahim Raisi's death the United States State Department has revealed that Iran had requested assistance but the US had been unable to provide help largely due to logistical reasons. The US State Department said Iran which had no diplomatic relations with Washington after the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Raisi crash: US says Iran sought help after chopper crash

As a tragic helicopter crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday (May 19), a striking image went viral on the internet taken during the moment rescuers first reached the site.

Iran helicopter crash: Finger ring helped rescuers identify Raisi’s dead body, watch

Iran President chopper crash: US says Iran asked for assistance in Raisi crash aftermath

Finally, the Indian national flag is being flown at half-mast at all public buildings across the country. As a mark of respect for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first global leaders to take to social media to offer his condolences to the family of RI and affirm his support for Iran.

Indian flag flies half-mast as nation mourns President Raisi's death

Iran is carrying out a probe into the cause of the helicopter crash. This crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and all those on board. Mohammad Bagheri, Iran's military chief of staff, has ordered a high-ranked delegation to investigate into the cause of the helicopter crash.

Raisi's chopper crash: Major general Bhagheri initiates probe into chopper crash

Large crowds of Iranian mourners received the coffins of Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi. A funeral procession for Ebrahim Raisi and Hossein Amirabdollahian began in Tabriz. Both the leaders were killed in a helicopter crash.

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Ebrahim Raisi Funeral: Thousands mourn Iran's Raisi in Tabriz

Ebrahim Raisi's funeral: Iranian mourners receive Raisi's coffin during funeral procession

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have died in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, Iranian officials confirmed on Monday after search teams located the wreckage. WION decodes Raisi's helicopter - Bell 212!

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, Iranian media reported on Monday (May 20).

Ebrahim Raisi helicopter crash: A timeline of how the Iranian president died

Reportedly, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain and icy weather. The news came after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province.

Ebrahim Raisi news: A look at Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi's life

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed on Sunday (May 19) when it was crossing a mountainous terrain, an Iranian official told the news agency Reuters.

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