Who is Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s acting foreign minister?
Ali Bagheri Kani, a 57-year-old political insider with a history of serving in Iran’s diplomatic and security apparatuses, has been appointed interim foreign minister,...
Russian human rights official calls for ban on wearing niqabs in Russia
The head of Russia’s Human Rights Council, Valery Fadeyev, has said the government should consider a ban on wearing niqabs, a traditional Muslim veil...
At least eight countries reportedly declare national mourning for Iranian president and foreign minister
Russian state-run news agency TASS reported today that at least eight countries, including Iran, yesterday announced national mourning for the Iranian president and foreign...
Iran’s First Vice President named acting president after helicopter crash kills Ebrahim Raisi
Media reports say Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed the country's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, as acting president on Monday after President...
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed killed after the helicopter he was travelling in crashed in poor weather.
The helicopter, which was also carrying...
