Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, a potential successor to the country's supreme leader, died in a helicopter crash at 63. He was known for his conservative Shiite Muslim beliefs and support for the Islamic Republic's religious rule. His presidency was marked by crackdowns on dissent and a focus on expanding Iran's regional influence and nuclear program. With his death, the succession process for the next supreme leader becomes more uncertain. Raisi's tenure was marred by human rights abuses, economic challenges, and a shift towards closer ties with Russia and China. His legacy is one of political repression and economic hardship, despite his efforts to project Iran as a model of good governance.