After casting his vote Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged the public to actively participate in this critical electoral process.

The report stated that the helicopter had remained on its predetermined course and had not deviated from its flight route. Nearly one and a half minutes before the crash, the pilot had communicated with the other two helicopters in the President’s convoy.

coffins of Iran’s late president and other officials killed in Sunday’s crash were taken Tehran’s Freedom Square where thousands gathered to pay their respects.

US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says his government was ‘willing to assist. It’s something that we would do with respect to any government in this situation… ultimately, largely for logistical reasons, we weren’t able to provide that assistance.'

The death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash is not expected to bring immediate changes to Iran's ruling system or its main policies, as these are ultimately determined by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 

An ageing Supreme Leader, protest movements across the country and a shadow war with Israel amid sanctions from the West will put pressure on leaders to choose someone who might embody a more liberal stance as Raisi's successor.

Burial to take place in the north-eastern city of Mashhad in Iran.

In honour of the late Iranian president, the national flag will be lowered to half-mast on all buildings across India where it is regularly hoisted. 

“Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening the India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.