Optimistic, Fearful - Mixed Reactions to Raisi's Death

The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has sparked mixed reactions from around the world. Many locals are concerned this may put the country at the mercy of its enemies, while others remain optimistic.

People pray for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a rally held by pro-government after a helicopter crash news spread in Tehran, Iran, on May 19, 2024. A large crowd poured into the street after the reports of Raisi's helicopter crash as the rescue teams searched for the crash site. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM. Source: ABACA / Middle East Images/ABACA/PA

Iran is investigating the cause of the president's helicopter crash.

Varying reactions are pouring in following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

The 63-year-old leader died in a helicopter crash apparently caused by poor weather conditions in mountains near the Azerbaijan border on Sunday the 19^th of May.

The wreckage of the helicopter was found early on Monday [[May 20]] after an overnight search.

Six other passengers, including the country’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were aboard with the crew.