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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 570

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

Handout picture of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi chairing a cabinet meeting in Tehran on April 2, 2024. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)
September 1, 2024, 11:30 pm
Helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president caused by weather, final report says
Report blames ‘sudden emergence of a thick mass of dense and rising fog’ for crash that killed President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and five others
By AFP
In this photo provided by Moj News Agency, rescue teams are seen near the site of the incident of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Varzaghan in northwestern Iran, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (Azin Haghighi, Moj News Agency via AP)
May 24, 2024, 3:22 pm
Iran says no signs of foul play in wreckage of helicopter crash that killed Raisi
Report by Iranian military says ‘no bullet holes or similar impacts’ found at crash site to indicate Iranian helicopter was attacked, flight did not sway from pre-designated route
By AP and AFP
Flag-draped coffins of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who were killed in a helicopter crash are carried during their funeral ceremony in the city of Mashhad, Iran, May 23, 2024.(Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
May 23, 2024, 5:33 pm
Tens of thousands in attendance as Raisi is buried in Iran’s Imam Reza shrine
Services fail to draw same crowds as those seen at funeral for Soleimani in 2020, in possible sign of country’s feelings; Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis meet on sidelines
By Agencies and ToI Staff
In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, shakes hands with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh at his office in Tehran, Iran, March 27, 2024. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
May 20, 2024, 12:15 pm
‘Protector of the resistance’: Iran’s allies, proxy terror groups mourn Raisi’s death
Hamas, Hezbollah praise hardline president for his support; Putin hails ‘true friend’; Syria’s Assad affirms solidarity with Tehran; EU, China also among those sending condolences
By Agencies
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib, in Beirut Lebanon, October 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
May 20, 2024, 11:12 am
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, 60, Iran’s hardline FM who died in helicopter crash
A consistent supporter of Tehran’s radical policies, country’s top diplomat oversaw reconciliation efforts with Saudi Arabia, held meetings with top Hamas officials amid Gaza war
By AP and ToI Staff
President Ebrahim Raisi attends a meeting during the inauguration ceremony of dam of Qiz Qalasi, or Castel of Girl in Azeri, at the border of Iran and Azerbaijan, May 19, 2024. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
May 20, 2024, 9:08 am
Iran’s Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash near Azerbaijan border
Officials declare deaths of president and foreign minister after lengthy overnight search in difficult conditions; Hamas conveys ‘deepest condolences’ to the Iranian government
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C) at the site of Qiz Qalasi, the third dam jointly built by Iran and Azerbaijan on the Aras River, ahead of its inauguration ceremony on May 19, 2024. (Iranian Presidency/AFP)
May 19, 2024, 9:46 pm
Raisi’s death doesn’t change Iranian policy, but will spark fight for power
After fatal crash of Iran’s president and potential Khamenei successor, deep stable of figures aiming to fill the vacuum his loss creates may test supreme leader
By Lazar Berman
In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attends the inauguration ceremony of dam of Qiz Qalasi, or Castel of Girl in Azeri, at the border of Iran and Azerbaijan, May 19, 2024. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
May 19, 2024, 6:20 pm
Iranian officials say President Raisi’s helicopter involved in ‘very concerning’ crash
Reports say incident occurred near city of Jolfa along border with Azerbaijan, with rescue crews working to reach aircraft also carrying foreign minister in poor weather conditions
By Agencies
This satellite photo from Planet Labs PBC shows Iran's Natanz nuclear site, on April 14, 2023. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)
April 19, 2024, 11:12 pm
In ‘message,’ IDF said to fire missiles at radar defense for secret Iran nuclear site
US reports say missiles fired from outside Iran hit air base in Isfahan, not nearby fortified Natanz atomic center; Iran insists only small drones used; missile debris found in Iraq
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israeli Air Force fighter jets are seen in an undated image published by the IDF on April 14, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
April 16, 2024, 1:03 pm
US said to believe Israel won’t strike Iran directly, will focus on proxies instead
Raisi warns ‘smallest action against Iranian interests’ will be met with ‘severe, widespread and painful response’; pressure mounts on Israel and Iran to avoid further escalation
By ToI Staff and Agencies
File - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes a meeting of the war cabinet in Tel Aviv, early morning on April 14, 2024. (Courtesy)
April 15, 2024, 8:50 pm
War cabinet said set on ‘forceful’ response to Iran, but one that won’t spark wider war
Analysts quoted as saying Israel’s response to Tehran could be ‘as soon as Monday’; Gallant reportedly told US counterpart Israel has ‘no choice’ but to respond to ballistic missiles
By ToI Staff and Agencies
A handout picture provided by the Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei office shows him speaking during the Eid al-Fitr prayer ceremony in Tehran on April 10, 2024. (KHAMENEI.IR / AFP)
April 12, 2024, 11:50 am
US intel said to indicate Iran could strike ‘Israeli soil’ in next 24 to 48 hours
WSJ also quotes Iranian official as saying Khamenei yet to decide on plans, fearing Israel will intercept missiles and respond with major strike on Iran’s strategic infrastructure
By ToI Staff, Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
A banner displaying pictures of Israeli army officials with their faces encircled by a red crosshair icon hangs in Tehran on April 2, 2024, following a suspected Israeli strike in Damascus that killed the top IRGC officer in Syria. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
April 12, 2024, 12:11 am
IDF says it’s on high alert for Iranian attack, as world warns Tehran of consequences
Iran said to tell US it will avoid a major escalation; US restricts employees in Israel and families from personal travel outside key cities; Gallant: We’ll hit Iran, if it hits us
By Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
This handout picture provided by the Iranian foreign ministry on April 7, 2024, shows Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian (R) meeting with Mohammad Abdul Salam, spokesman for the Yemen's Houthi movement, in Muscat. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP)
April 8, 2024, 11:51 am
Iranian FM heads to Syria, accuses Israel of trying to start a regional war
Top diplomat met Houthi leader in Oman beforehand; Islamic Republic’s army on ‘high alert’ to avenge 7 Revolutionary Guard officers killed in alleged Israeli strike in Damascus
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian speaks during a press conference with his Lebanese counterpart in Beirut on February 10, 2024. (Anwar AMRO / AFP)
February 10, 2024, 8:35 pm
Iranian FM: Any major escalation in Lebanon will mark Netanyahu’s ‘last day’
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian claims Tehran uninterested in war, involved in talks with Saudis to end Gaza fighting; US asked Iran to keep Hezbollah out of full-on war with Israel
By Reuters and ToI Staff
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