In a tragic turn of events, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian have died in a helicopter crash.
The wreckage of the helicopter was discovered this morning, dashing all hopes for the survival of the passengers on board.
The news was initially reported by the Iranian media outlet “Mahar” and later confirmed by Reuters through a senior Iranian official who requested anonymity.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the government have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. However, the head of Iran’s Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, has stated that the helicopter has been found and the situation is dire.
“We can see the debris, and the situation doesn’t look good,” Kolivand told state television.According to reports, the helicopter carrying President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdullahian went missing under heavy fog and adverse weather conditions.
The wreckage was found completely destroyed, and all passengers are presumed dead. A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway, involving teams from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as well as rescue experts from Turkey and Russia.
The Turkish drone played a crucial role in locating the crash site, but rescue operations are hampered by the severe weather conditions. Despite the challenging environment, rescue teams continue to work tirelessly to recover the bodies and investigate the cause of the crash.
This incident has sent shockwaves through Iran and the international community, as both President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdullahian were key figures in Iranian politics. Their sudden demise leaves a significant void in the leadership of the country.
