Tragic Loss: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash
CryptoNewsTerminal Staff20 May, 2024
Tragic Loss: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Confirmed Dead in Helicopter Crash
Iranian officials have sorrowfully confirmed the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash on Saturday. The devastating news, reported by the semi-official Mehr news agency, has sent shockwaves across the nation. Sources indicate that all passengers aboard the helicopter, including President Raisi himself, perished in the crash. The event occurred as the President was returning to Tehran after attending the inauguration of the Kowsar-Qarasu Dam, a collaborative project between Iran and Azerbaijan. The helicopter came down over the eastern Azerbaijan province, according to Iranian state media. President Raisi's sudden passing is a profound loss for Iran. Our condolences go out to his family and the entire nation during this difficult time.
