Tehran, Iran (May 20, 2024) – The President and Foreign Minister of Iran were killed in a helicopter crash over night. The crash occurred in a remote area of the country, and details are still emerging.
The helicopter, carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, was en route to an official engagement when it went down. Rescue teams were dispatched to the crash site, but there were no survivors.
Iranian state media confirmed the deaths, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest technical failure, but authorities have not ruled out other possibilities.
This incident marks a significant loss for Iran, with President Raisi having taken office in 2021 and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian being a key figure in Iran’s diplomatic engagements. The government has declared a period of national mourning, and tributes are pouring in from around the world.
