By Editorial,
Iran has declared five days of mourning for president.
State media said elections would be held on 28 June to choose a new president.
In the meantime, Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber has been appointed to assume interim duties.
Iran’s cabinet has also appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani as acting foreign minister.
Mr Raisi, 63, was a hard-line cleric and his election as president in 2021 consolidated the control of conservatives over every part of the Islamic Republic.
In a statement following his death, the Iranian government said it would continue to operate without disruption.
A number of countries have expressed their condolences following President Raisi’s death including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. END.