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US Condoles Deaths of Iran's President, Foreign Minister in Helicopter Crash

The United States expressed condolences for the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in Iran’s mountainous northwest. The chopper, carrying officials, vanished in the mountains and crashed due to poor weather conditions. In a statement, the US State Department offered official condolences and reiterated support for […]

US Condoles Deaths of Iran's President, Foreign Minister in Helicopter Crash
US Condoles Deaths of Iran's President, Foreign Minister in Helicopter Crash

The United States expressed condolences for the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in Iran’s mountainous northwest. The chopper, carrying officials, vanished in the mountains and crashed due to poor weather conditions.

In a statement, the US State Department offered official condolences and reiterated support for the Iranian people’s struggle for human rights and freedoms amid the selection of a new president. The crash claimed the lives of Raisi, Amir-Abdollahian, and seven others.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also mourned Raisi’s death, acknowledging his efforts in strengthening India-Iran bilateral ties. Nine individuals were aboard the helicopter returning from a dam inauguration ceremony with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.

Iranian authorities convened an emergency session following the tragic incident. Drone footage showed the wreckage on a steep hillside, indicating slim chances of survival. This marks an unprecedented situation in Iran, with both the president and foreign minister lost in a helicopter crash.

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