
NATO sends condolences to Iran; Ali Bagheri named acting foreign minister
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 20, 2024 - The NATO military alliance on Monday expressed condolences to Iran over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
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Baghdad (AFP) May 19, 2024 - Iraq on Sunday offered neighbouring Iran help in search and rescue efforts after Iranian state media said President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter was involved in an accident in poor weather conditions.
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