President Ebrahim Raisi was laid to rest in Mashhad, drawing thousands of mourners. He died in a helicopter crash, along with other officials, including Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian. Raisi was a potential successor to Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iran has declared five days of mourning, with elections scheduled for June 28.
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At a prominent Shiite shrine in southern Tehran, Qasem Ashgari was buying yet another gemstone ring in the hope it would help his prayers to be answered.