Ebrahim Raisi, President of Iran, Dies at 63
Hard-line Cleric Assumed Office in 2021
Raisi Succeeded Hassan Rouhani in Controversial Election
Tehran, Iran - May 20, 2024 - Ebrahim Raisi, the current president of Iran, has died at the age of 63. The news was confirmed by Iranian media, which reported that Raisi passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Raisi, a hard-line religious cleric, was elected president of Iran in 2021. He succeeded Hassan Rouhani, who had served two terms in office. Raisi's election was controversial, with many accusing him of human rights abuses and authoritarianism. During his presidency, Raisi has cracked down on dissent and expanded Iran's nuclear program.
The cause of Raisi's death has not yet been released. He had been rumored to be in poor health in recent months, and had been hospitalized several times.
Raisi's death leaves a power vacuum in Iran. He was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, who is now 83 years old. It is unclear who will succeed Raisi as president, or whether there will be a smooth transition of power.
The death of Ebrahim Raisi is a significant event for Iran and the Middle East. He was a powerful and controversial figure, and his death is likely to have a major impact on the region.
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