US EditionIranian President Raisi feared dead following helicopter crash as state media says ‘no sign of life’
- A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials crashed in northwest Iran, leading to a large rescue effort.
- The crash occurred in the Dizmar forest near Varzaqan and Jolfa, with challenging terrain and heavy fog complicating rescue efforts.
- International countries like Russia, Iraq, and Qatar expressed concern for Raisi's safety and offered assistance in the search operations.
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No Signs of Life After Helicopter Carrying Iranian President and Other Top Officials Crashes
by Madeleine Hubbard No signs of life were detected at the site of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crash, according to state media. His helicopter, which was carrying other top Islamic Republic officials, crashed during rough weather. Iranian news outlets initially reported that the chopper suffered a “hard landing” as he traveled back from the East Azerbaijan province. The outlets also asked for prayers for Raisi and his fellow p…
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash. Iran had asked Turkey and Europe for help to find that helicopter. Turkey deployed drones and Europe deployed satellites. Finally, the Turkish drone discovered the site of the helicopter crash. Let's know about the power of this drone...
Helicopter carrying Iranian President, others completely burnt, no sign of life
Following the crash of the helicopter carrying the Iranian President and other top political figures, the state television has reported that there is “no sign of life” at the crash site. Associated Press and Reuters are quoting the head of the Red Crescent, Pir Hossein Kolivand as telling the state TV there was no sign of life at the scene. The helicopter crashed across a steep valley and rescuers had yet to reach it, state media reported. An Ir…
Emeritus research director at CNRS, Bertrand Hourcade, deciphers what the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raissi could change.
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