- Reuters
Reactions to the crash of the Iranian president's helicopter
"We are closely following reports of a possible hard landing of a helicopter in Iran carrying the Iranian president and foreign minister," a State Department spokesperson said in a statement. A spokesperson for President Biden, Karine Jean-Pierre, told reporters aboard Air Force One that the president had been briefed on the situation.
- SNY
Sources: OG Anunoby, Josh Hart still trending towards playing in Game 7 vs. Pacers
After leaving with a hamstring injury in Game 2 of the Knicks-Pacers series, there's optimism that OG Anunoby can return for Game 7.
- Reuters
Factbox-What happens if an Iranian president dies in office?
* According to article 131 of the Islamic Republic's constitution, if a president dies in office the first vice president takes over, with the confirmation of the supreme leader, who has the final say in all matters of state. * A council consisting of the first vice president, the speaker of parliament and the head of the judiciary must arrange a election for a new president within a maximum period of 50 days. Raisi was elected president in 2021 and, under the current timetable, presidential elections are due to take place in 2025.
