Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (right) and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a file photo. Pic/AFP

During Raisi's term in office, Iran enriched uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels, further escalating tensions with the West as Tehran also supplied bomb-carrying drones to Russia for its war in Ukraine and armed militia groups across the region.

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Meanwhile, Iran has faced years of mass protests against its Shiite theocracy over its ailing economy and women's rights--making the moment that much more sensitive for Tehran and the future of the country.

Khamenei hours later announced Iran's first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, would serve as the country's acting president until elections are held. 

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