Steven Gruzd

Iranian President Raisi dies in helicopter crash

Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, has died in a helicopter crash. In an interview with SABC News, SAIIA’s head of the African Governance and Diplomacy programme Steven Gruzd says that Raisi’s death is likely to have major implications for Iran and the Middle East region. He also reflects on the indirect impacts that South Africa may experience.

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