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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash • Feb. 1, 2025, 6:26 AM ET (Daily Star)

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Also Known As Ebrahīm Raʾīs al-Sādātī
Born December 14, 1960 • Mashhad • Iran
Died May 19, 2024 (aged 63) • Iran
Title / Office president (2021-2024), Iran

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