Helicopter Crash in Iran Leaves Fate of President Raisi Unknown
BREAKING NEWS
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Missing After Helicopter Crash
Jolfa, Iran - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other senior officials crashed in Jolfa, northwestern Iran, on May 19, 2024. The president's fate remains unknown, but other officials have been reported injured in the incident.
State media reported the crash, but there have been no official updates on Raisi's condition. The helicopter was reportedly carrying the president and his entourage to a border area for a meeting with Turkish officials.
Raisi, a hardline cleric, became president in August 2021. His presidency has been marked by his conservative stance on domestic policy and strained relations with the West.
The crash has sent shockwaves through Iran and the international community. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities have yet to determine the cause of the crash.
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