In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week
On Sunday, Iran's president was killed in a helicopter crash near the country's border with Azerbaijan.
Seven other people on board, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, also died.
Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to three journalists from The National's foreign desk about exactly what happened that day, how the world reacted and what's next for the political future of Iran.
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Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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