Iranian President Raisi's helicopter crashes
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The helicopter carrying Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi has crashed. According to Iran News Agency, the helicopter carrying President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahiyan crashed on Sunday.
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According to Iranian news agency, President Raisi was leaving for the city of Tabrez after inaugurating a dam in East Azerbaijan province. According to Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, a team with a helicopter has been sent for rescue. The Iranian news agency also reported that rescue operations were difficult due to thick fog. It is mentioned in the news that there were 3 helicopters with President Raisi on board, but 2 helicopters landed safely.
The local media reported that the helicopter carrying President Raisi made a force landing. But it has not been independently confirmed. There is no clear information about President Raisi's condition yet. Raisi was elected president of Iran in 2021.
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