Published 2 months ago

Iranian 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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