Funeral for Iran's Late President after Helicopter Crash

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Iran's supreme leader leads a grand funeral in Tehran for late president and others killed in a helicopter crash, attended by top leaders and foreign delegates. The death of President Raisi sparks fears of succession crisis and heightened tensions with the West.

Key Points

  • Supreme leader leads funeral for late president and others killed in helicopter crash
  • Funeral attended by top leaders of Iran and foreign delegates
  • Death of President Raisi sparks fears of succession crisis and tensions with the West

Pros

  • Display of national unity and strength
  • International support and attendance at funeral

Cons

  • Fears of succession crisis
  • Heightened tensions with the West