After the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, Iran declared a state of emergency. The country’s administration has been temporarily handed over to First Vice President Mohammed Muhbir, as approved by Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Hadi Tahan Nazif, spokesperson for Iran’s Supreme Electoral Council, confirmed that presidential elections will be held within the next 50 days to ensure continuity of governance. In the interim, Vice President Muhbir will lead the government.

An emergency meeting chaired by Muhbir discussed the logistics of returning the remains of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdullahian to Tehran, as well as funeral arrangements. The new president, to be elected within 50 days, will serve a four-year term.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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