Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian were found dead at the site of a helicopter crash on Monday morning. State media confirmed their deaths following an extensive search for the wreckage in Iran’s mountainous East Azerbaijan province.
The crash occurred Sunday night and involved several high-ranking officials, including East Azerbaijan Province’s Governor Malek Rahmati, other local authorities, and bodyguards. The helicopter went down in a remote and rugged area, making search and rescue operations extremely challenging.
Iranians Reportedly Jubilate Following Confirmation of Death of Iranian President and Foreign Minister
😂🤣🤣🤣🤣#Iranians are celebrating!
🥂✌️❤️ https://t.co/g659LkoVCb— SAMKAY (@Freeiran_Sam) May 20, 2024
Some viral video purporting that Iranian people are jubilating following the demise of their President surfaced online. It is unclear if the said video corroborates the claim.
Efforts to locate the wreckage were significantly hindered by the difficult terrain, icy conditions, and thick fog. Rescuers faced numerous obstacles throughout the night, struggling against the harsh environment to reach the crash site.
As of now, the cause of the crash has not been determined. This incident has cast a shadow over the nation, prompting calls for a thorough investigation to understand what led to this tragic event and to prevent future occurrences.
SEE OTHER MEMBERS ONBOARD DURING THE CRASH THAT KILLED IRANIAN PRESIDENT EBRAHIM RAISI AND FOREIGN MINISTER HOSSEIN AMIR ABDOLLAHIAN
BREAKING: ALL OF THE PEOPLE IN THE HELICOPTER INCLUDING IRAN PRESIDENT RAISI HAVE DIED
This includes:
– President Ebrahim Raisi
– Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian
– Governor of Eastern Azerbaijan province Malek Rahmati
– Tabriz’s Imam Mohammad Ali Alehashem
– The… pic.twitter.com/3wYF1lhdf7
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) May 20, 2024
