Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline leader who brought Iran closer to China
China expressed being «deeply concerned» on Monday after his helicopter went missing.
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China’s deep concern for Raisi seems warranted, given that it is Iran’s largest trade partner and a top buyer of its sanctioned oil. China said it was closely monitoring the situation and had even said that it would «provide all necessary support and assistance» to the rescue operations.
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Monday morning, Iran’s Vice President Mansouri confirmed Raisi's death in a helicopter crash.
Raisi's role in Iran-China ties:
Raisi accompanied by a large delegation visited Beijing in February last year to boost economic and bilateral ties and since his visit since he's been in office, he has moved Iran closer to China.
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« Back to recommendation storiesI don't want to see these stories becauseSUBMITIt was Raisi’s first visit to China and also the first by an Iranian president in 20 years, according to Iranian state media.
Raisi who assumed office in August 2021 first met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan in September 2022. China-backed Iran's
