In a devastating incident, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian lost their lives in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. The crash occurred on Sunday, and the wreckage was found early Monday morning.
The severe blizzard conditions and dangerous terrain severely hindered rescue efforts. Despite these challenges, rescue teams worked tirelessly through the night to locate the crash site.
The helicopter involved in the crash was a US-made Bell 212. It was carrying several officials, including high-ranking officials and representatives of the Iranian leadership.
Among those on board were East Azerbaijan Province Governor Malek Rahmati and Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to East Azerbaijan province. Unfortunately, no one survived the crash.
The helicopter reportedly slammed into a mountain peak. While the exact cause of the crash remains unclear, investigations are ongoing to determine the factors that led to the tragic incident.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared five days of national mourning. He expressed profound sorrow over the loss and reassured the nation that state affairs would continue without disruption.
The international community quickly responded, with countries like the UAE, Iraq, and China offering condolences and assistance. The European Union provided emergency satellite mapping technology to aid in the search and rescue operations.
When rescue teams reached the crash site in the early hours of Monday, they faced a grim scene with the wreckage scattered across the snow-covered mountainside. Despite the harsh conditions, the determination and resilience of the rescue teams were evident as they worked to confirm the fate of those on board. Images broadcast by state TV showed the extent of the devastation, underscoring the severity of the accident.
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