Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdullahian died in a helicopter crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province on Sunday (May 19, 2024). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of President Raisi.
Ibrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashed while crossing mountainous terrain in dense fog. Reuters reported, citing an Iranian official. ANI has also posted the news related to Ibrahim Raisi’s death on X.
Iran’s Press TV also confirmed the death of Ibrahim Raisi. President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdullahian, East Azerbaijan Governor Malek Rahmati, East Azerbaijan Friday Prayer Imam Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem and many other passengers were killed in a helicopter crash, Press TV tweeted. . This accident happened in the rugged north-western region 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.…
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2024
Rescuers have found the wreckage of the helicopter in Iran. In addition to President Ibrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdullahian, seven other people were on board the helicopter that crashed.
On Monday morning, Iran’s state media outlet Press TV reported that there were no signs of survivors at the crash site.
President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hussain Amir Abdullahian, Governor of East Azerbaijan Malik Rahmati, cleric Ayatollah Al Hashim, pilot, co-pilot, crew chief, head of security, bodyguard were on board the crashed helicopter.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar have expressed grief over the death of the Iranian president in a helicopter crash. The Prime Minister wrote on social media platform X that the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Syed Ibrahim Raisi. He will always be remembered for his contribution in strengthening India-Iran bilateral relations. India stands with Iran in this hour of grief.
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar wrote on X, President of Iran Dr. Deeply shocked to hear the news of the death of Ibrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir Abdullahiyan in a helicopter crash. I have met him several times, the most recent meeting being in January 2024. Our condolences go out to their families. We stand with the people of Iran in this time of tragedy.
According to Reuters, the crash site has been identified as the wreckage of a US-made Bell 212 helicopter.
A local news agency revealed that a heat source had been detected by a Turkish drone and suspected to be helicopter debris.
After the death of President Raisi, the burden of the presidency in Iran will be taken by the first priority Vice President Muhammad Mokhbar. Within 50 days, the new president will be elected in Iran. Until then Mokhbar will work with the help of some organizations in Iran.
