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Bad weather may be cause of Iran helicopter crash, expert says
ABC contributor Col. Steve Ganyard, a former fighter pilot and a former State Department official, weighs in on what may have caused Iran helicopter crash.
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Expert provides insight into suspected cause of Iranian president's helicopter crash
ABC News contributor Col. Steve Ganyard spoke with "Start Here."
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Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad on the death of President Raisi
Alinejad said she started dancing in the street following the news of Raisi's death, calling him the "Butcher of Iran."
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May 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Iran to enter 5 days of mourning following deaths of president, foreign minister
Iranian state TV confirmed that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were killed in a helicopter crash.
May 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM
May 20, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Iran’s president, foreign minister die in apparent helicopter crash
Officials confirmed the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others after their helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran due to weather conditions.
May 20, 2024 at 2:06 PM
May 20, 2024 at 12:06 PM
With Iranian President Raisi's death confirmed, new election to be held in 50 days
With Iranian President Raisi's death confirmed, a new election will be held in 50 days.
May 20, 2024 at 12:06 PM
May 20, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Iran's President Raisi dead in helicopter crash, Iranian state media reports
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi is dead following a helicopter crash, Iranian state media announced Monday morning local time.
May 20, 2024 at 10:45 AM
May 20, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Helicopter carrying Iran's president suffers a 'hard landing,' state TV says
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials apparently has crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of his country
May 20, 2024 at 2:30 AM
May 20, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Search underway for a helicopter carrying top officials from Iranian regime
Rescuers and authorities searching for missing Iranian officials, including Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, after their helicopter crashed on their way back from the Azerbaijan border.
May 20, 2024 at 1:25 AM
May 19, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's president whose helicopter suffered a 'hard landing'?
Iran’s hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi has long been seen as a protégé to Iran’s supreme leader and a potential successor for his position within the country’s Shiite theocracy
May 19, 2024 at 5:09 PM
May 17, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Iran arrests 260 people for spreading 'satanism and nudity'
Iran's state media say police arrested more than 260 people, including three European citizens, on suspicion of spreading satanism
May 17, 2024 at 4:57 PM
May 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Iranians vote in parliamentary runoff election
Iranians have voted in a runoff election for the remaining seats in the country’s parliament after hard-line politicians dominated March balloting
May 10, 2024 at 7:42 PM
May 9, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Award-winning director Mohammad Rasoulof sentenced to prison in Iran ahead of Cannes
The award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof has been sentenced to eight years in prison and lashings ahead of his planned trip to the Cannes film festival, his lawyer tells The Associated Press
May 9, 2024 at 12:54 PM
May 6, 2024 at 2:46 PM
The UN nuclear watchdog chief travels to Iran as its monitoring remains hampered
The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog has traveled to Iran where his agency faces increasing difficulty in monitoring the Islamic Republic’s rapidly advancing nuclear program
May 6, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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Iran down plays missile strike by Israel
Both Iran and Israel appear to be de-escalating the conflict after the latest strike.
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Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran
A day after Israeli fighter aircraft boldly struck an air defense radar site inside Iran, top US and Israeli officials declined to publicly acknowledge the incident.
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White House reaction to latest retaliation against Iran
The U.S. had made clear that whether or not to strike back at Iran was a decision for Israel alone to make.
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Israel ‘secretive’ leading up to Iran strike
ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on Israel’s retaliatory attack on Iran.
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Sec. Blinken gives remarks on Israel’s retaliation against Iran
The strike was in response to Iran's attack last Saturday
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Some Iranian women say they fear war with Israel amid violent hijab crackdown
ABC News spoke to several women in Iran who said the fear of an imminent war with Israel has been added to a long list of worries and hardships.
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US sanctions 16 people, 2 groups after Iran attacks
US officials say those who were sanctioned enabled Iran's drone production following Iran's attack on Israel.
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US reacts to Middle East conflict
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo, talks about the United States protecting Americans, de-escalating conflict in the Middle East, and a bipartisan foreign aid bill after Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
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Will US sanctions against Iran go far enough?
The sanctions include targeting Iran's missile and drone program.
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US set to announce new sanctions against Iran for attack on Israel
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellin said the United States will soon impose new sanctions on Iran, targeting its missile and drone programs.
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Israel's vow to retaliate against Iran complicates aid talks
U.S. officials said they believe Iran's attack was mostly a failure and the goal now should be a response with broad international support.
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Israel vows to retaliate after Iran attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his war cabinet for the third consecutive day to discuss a response to the barrage of more than 300 missiles and drones early Sunday.
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Western military keeps eyes Iran allies
Military officials are keeping a close eye on Iran's allies following its attack on Israel.
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Biden says US 'committed to Israel's security'
President Joe Biden addressed Iran's retaliatory attack against Israel while the prime minister of Iraq was visiting the White House.
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Fallout from Iran’s attack on Israel
Chris Costa, former National Security Council senior director for counterterrorism, shares his analysis of what this means for both countries going forward.
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World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate
Israel is still weighing its response to Iran's attack with a second day of war cabinet meetings. Israel's military chief says, "Israel will indeed respond."
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John Kirby reaffirms US will not take part in any Israeli retaliation against Iran
Kirby, however, did say during his press briefing that the U.S. is committed to defending Israel.
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Iran launches unprecedented attack on Israel
ABC News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman and ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang talk about Iran’s missile launch against Israel as the country considers retaliation.
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Israel weighs potential response to Iran’s attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with his war cabinet for the second time after being unable to make a final decision.
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Economy uncertain after Iran attacks Israel
ABC News business reporter Alexis Christoforous shares how an Israeli response to Iran's attack could lead to soaring gas prices and push inflation even higher.
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Israeli war cabinet considering response after Iran attack
The world is on edge as Israel weighs its response to a swarm of more than 300 Iranian missiles and drones early Sunday.
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WH touts 'extraordinary success' against Iran's attack, doesn't want 'wider' war
John Kirby praised the "extraordinary success" of Israel's defense against a drone and missile attack unleashed by Iran on Saturday and said the U.S. doesn't want war
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Middle East tension causes concern on Wall Street
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis reports on how the rising tensions, along with higher-than-expected inflation, could impact the stock market.
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At least half of Iran’s missiles failed to launch or crashed
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on what the Pentagon is saying about the attack and Israel’s defense.
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US will not participate if Israel retaliates Iranian attack
President Joe Biden has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to think carefully and strategically about the risk of escalation as it weighs its response to Iran’s attack.
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White House urges caution as Israel weighs response to Iran missiles
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby answers questions about the nation's response to rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
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Iranian strike against Israel sparks fears of wider regional conflict
The U.S. has defense assets prepositioned in the Red Sea to help Israel, but was surprised by the number of missiles and drones strikes Iran launched against Israel.
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Iran launches attack on Israel: What is the Iron Dome?
Iran unleashed a retaliatory attack on Israel Saturday night, sending more than 300 uncrewed drones and missiles toward targets throughout the country, officials said.
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Iranian president releases statement following attack on Israel
"Iran has now taught Israel a lesson," Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said.
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IDF spokesperson comments on Iran's attack on Israel
Peter Lerner said this was a substantial strike that can't be taken lightly.
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Iran launches direct attack on Israel
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest in the Iranian retaliatory strikes on Israel on “This Week.”
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Biden ‘ordered US forces actively to participate in the defense of Israel’: Kirby
George Stephanopoulos interviews White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby on “This Week.”
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G7 leaders condemn Iran’s unprecedented attack on Israel
President Joe Biden spoke with G7 leaders after the unprecedented attack by Iran launching hundreds of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Israel.
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Washington Post reporter once held captive in Iran reacts to Iran strike on Israel
Iranian-American reporter Jason Rezaian was held captive for 544 days while reporting in Tehran and offers his insight on the growing tensions in the Middle East.
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US will not participate in Israel retaliatory strike against Iran, Biden says
A senior administration official said Biden stressed to Netanyahu in their call Saturday night that Israel had prevailed against Iran's strike against Israel.
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World now awaits for next move after Iranian strikes at Israel
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports from Jerusalem as the world waits for the next move after Iran launched hundreds of drones and cruise and ballistic missiles at Israel.
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