The Iranian cabinet has actually assembled for a 2nd emergency situation conference in less than 24 hr following the verification of the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash, Iranian media all reported on Monday early morning.
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Mokhber had actually currently chaired a conference on Sunday night after the helicopter went missing out on with 9 individuals on board over Iran’s north-west.
According to procedure, with Raisi’s death, Mokhber must presume power, pending approval from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. New elections will then need to be held within 50 days.