In a tragic turn of events, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead after his helicopter crashed in the rugged terrain of the country's northwest region near the Caspian Sea. The incident occurred during adverse weather conditions, with dense fog hampering rescue efforts.
The helicopter was carrying President Raisi along with several other high-ranking officials when it went down in the remote mountainous area. Search and rescue teams battled challenging conditions for hours before locating the wreckage.
National Mourning Declared
Iran has declared a period of national mourning following the death of its president. The 63-year-old hardline cleric had been president since 2021 and was seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
International Reactions
World leaders have begun expressing their condolences, with many countries closely monitoring the situation in the strategically important nation. The crash comes at a sensitive time for Iran, which faces economic challenges and ongoing tensions with Western powers.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, with early reports suggesting technical failure compounded by poor weather conditions may have been responsible.
