A day after the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed, Iranian local media have confirmed that their president passed away. The news channels reported that there was “no sign of life” detected after the chopper carrying the president and his entourage tragically crashed in East Azerbaijan province.
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Dies In Helicopter Crash
After 12 hours of searching, local news has confirmed that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian died after their helicopter crashed on Sunday. The helicopter was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog when the tragic incident happened. According to reports, heavy rains, fog, and wind caused the helicopter crash.
It has been reported that the chopper crashed near Jolfa, a city on the border of Azerbaijan. The chopper was carrying nine people – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Governor of Eastern Azerbaijan province Malek Rahmati, Tabriz’s Friday prayer Imam Mohammad Ali Alehashem, a pilot, copilot, crew chief, head of security, and another bodyguard.
Condolences Pour In For The Late Iranian President
Ever since the news of the helicopter crash carrying Ebrahim Raisi broke on Sunday, leaders of many countries expressed their distress and offered help. This included countries like Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Russia, Turkey, and even the European Union. Here are some of these posts from X (formerly Twitter).
Today, after bidding a friendly farewell to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, we were profoundly troubled by the news of a helicopter carrying the top delegation crash-landing in Iran. Our prayers to Allah Almighty are with President Ebrahim Raisi and…
— Ilham Aliyev (@presidentaz) May 19, 2024
İran Cumhurbaşkanı, kardeşim Sayın İbrahim Reisi ve heyetinin bir helikopter kazası geçirmiş olması bizleri derinden üzmüştür.…
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) May 19, 2024
After the news of his demise was confirmed, Indian PM Narendra Modi expressed his sadness and shock at the news. He further extended his “heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran.”
Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2024
Pakistan had the pleasure of hosting President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on a historic visit, less than a month ago. They were good friends of Pakistan. Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half mast as a mark of respect for… https://t.co/fVP26Mtiyr
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 20, 2024
We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
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