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In a solemn address to the nation, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced five days of national mourning following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. The helicopter, en route through a mountainous region amid dense fog, met with disaster, leading to a profound loss for the country.

In the wake of this tragedy, Khamenei has confirmed the appointment of First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as the acting president, who now shoulders the responsibility of steering the executive power. Mokhber is tasked with organizing presidential elections within a maximum period of 50 days, as the nation grapples with the sudden vacuum in leadership.

The Iranian presidency, which confirmed the deaths on Monday, is now in a state of transition. Mohsen Mansouri, the executive assistant to the presidency, paid tribute to Raisi, hailing him as the “master of martyrs,” a title reflecting the deep respect and honor accorded to him posthumously.

As Iran enters a period of national grief, the focus turns to Mokhber, a figure poised to navigate the country through its immediate challenges and ensure a smooth electoral process in the coming weeks.