1,300-tonne vessel equipped with surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft batteries, sophisticated radar and radar-evading capabilities
The semi-official Tasnim news agency quoted a report by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces stating that a senior investigation committee, comprising experts and technicians, arrived at the crash site on Monday morning following the incident.
Though govt has increased export duties on onions and rice to check domestic supply, no such curbs have been placed on turmeric which has seen a surge in prices due to low yield
According to Article 131 of Iran's Constitution, the first Vice-President will take the helm of the executive branch if the President is unable to perform duties.
Raisi swiftly ascended the career ladder, becoming Iran's head of judiciary in 2019 and later assuming the presidency in June 2021, succeeding Hassan Rouhani.
Rescuers found the wreckage of a helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials in northwest Iran, with no signs of life detected. The crash follows Iran's recent drone-and-missile attack on Israel and ongoing mass protests.
Xinhua news agency reported that Israel implemented restrictions, such as banning educational activities and large outdoor gatherings, on Saturday night as part of defensive measures in anticipation of Iran's missile and drone attack.
The escalating hostilities have the potential of dragging more players into the conflict with disastrous consequences for the global economy and supply chains.
The military announced on Wednesday plans to bolster manpower by drafting reserve soldiers into the IDF Aerial Defense Array, citing a situational assessment.
Under the new order, Indian citizens would be allowed to enter Iran with ordinary passports once every six months and with a maximum stay of 15 days which will not be extended.
