Syrian President Bashar Assad visits Iran to express condolences over death of Raisi

​Bashar Assad’s trip took place as Iran opened a five-day registration period for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 Presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi. Bashar Assad’s trip took place as Iran opened a five-day registration period for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 Presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi.  World World News: Top International Headlines Today | The Hindu