Crash of Helicopter Carrying Iranian Officials Raises Concerns

Helicopter Crash Involving President Raisi

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other high-ranking officials crashed on Sunday, sparking concern and uncertainty in the region.

Reported Crash in Iran

According to initial reports, the helicopter was carrying Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several others when it crashed in southern Iran. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene.