Details of the Fatal Helicopter Crash Involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, along with other high-ranking officials, tragically lost their lives in a fatal helicopter crash. Here is a detailed account of the incident:
Key Points:
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Friday prayer Imam Seyyed Mohammad-Ali Al-Hashem were also present in the doomed helicopter with President Raisi.
- Raisi’s last video aboard the helicopter emerged, showing him moments before the crash.
- The helicopter crashed in the mountainous region of Jolfa, East Azerbaijan province, amid bad weather conditions.
Sequence of Events:
In the last video released by Iranian state media, President Raisi was seen calmly seated inside the helicopter, unaware of the impending tragedy. He appeared lost in thought as the helicopter went down.
Raisi, along with Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian and Imam Al-Hashem, was on board as the helicopter met with the accident.
Response and Aftermath:
The local Mehr news agency confirmed Raisi’s death, stating that he “was martyred” while serving the people of Iran.
Rescue teams located the crash site in Dizmar’s mountainous forest area, with initial reports indicating no signs of life among the passengers.
Political Context:
President Raisi, who came to power in 2021, was closely associated with Iran’s Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei.
Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, a conservative leader supported by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp, backed the “axis of resistance” in the country.
Background:
During Raisi’s term, Iran witnessed significant protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody, leading to a government crackdown on demonstrators.
