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Explainer: How will Iran President Raisi’s death affect the country and ongoing Middle East tensions?

 May 22, 2024 |  News
A picture of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is seen on his coffin during a funeral ceremony held in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran on May 21, 2024. REUTERS
  • A helicopter crash on Sunday (May 19) killed Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in the mountains near the Iran-Azerbaijan border
  • His death has sparked confusion about what will happen to the Islamic Republic and its impact on the Middle East
  • Should Iran pin blame on Israel, political experts said that this could spark a larger conflict in the Middle East
  • However, this outcome is highly unlikely as there is no indication the crash was due to foul play, experts told TODAY

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