Iran's government is having an urgent meeting.

The Iranian cabinet has been called to gather for a second emergency meeting in Tehran, with the news of the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian. This comes just hours after the initial meeting was held following the confirmation of their passing in a helicopter crash.

It has been reported by Iranian media that the meeting was held early on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the first meeting. The Vice President, Mohammad Mokhber, had already chaired the previous meeting on Sunday evening, as news broke that the helicopter carrying nine individuals had gone missing in the north-west region of Iran.

With the loss of President Raisi, it is now protocol for Vice President Mokhber to assume power, subject to approval from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This is a necessary step in the transition of leadership within the Iranian government.

It is a somber and difficult time for the nation, as they mourn the loss of their president and foreign minister. However, according to the Iranian Constitution, new elections must be held within 50 days to select a new leader to guide the country forward. The people of Iran will come together in the coming days to honor their late leaders and prepare for the future.

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