A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister crashed on Sunday while crossing a mountainous area, Iranian news agencies have reported. The crash occurred as the helicopter was navigating through challenging terrain, raising concerns about the safety and condition of those on board.
Rescue teams haven’t been able to locate the helicopter carrying the President, and search operations are ongoing. The situation has left many anxious about the well-being of the President and the other passengers.
The helicopter made a “difficult landing” in northwestern Iran, the country’s interior minister said Sunday, without providing any information on his condition. The challenging landing has compounded worries, with no immediate updates on the health and safety of the President.
There were three helicopters in this convoy, two of which were carrying ministers and officials, and they arrived at their destination safely. The safety of these helicopters offers some relief, but the missing helicopter remains a significant concern.
According to reports, different rescue groups are moving towards the area to locate the missing helicopter. The efforts are being intensified to ensure a swift and effective search and rescue operation.
However, given the unsuitable weather conditions, it may take some time for the rescue team to find the helicopter. The harsh weather is proving to be a major obstacle in the rescue operations, delaying the efforts to locate the missing helicopter and those on board.
According to World of Statistics, those onboard the helicopter when the incident occurred include Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, East Azerbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati, and Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, representative of Iranian Supreme Leader to East Azerbaijan. The presence of these high-profile officials adds to the urgency of the rescue operations, with the nation and the international community eagerly awaiting updates on their condition.
