The fate of President Raisi and the other passengers remains unknown. Among those reportedly on board were Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and Seyyed Mohammad-Ali Al-Hashem, Tabriz’s Friday Prayer Imam.
Uncertain fate of Iranian President
The inability of rescue teams to establish contact with the helicopter’s occupants has only deepened the sense of urgency and concern.
Reports from Tasnim, an Iranian news agency, suggest that some of the president’s companions managed to communicate with Central Headquarters, raising hopes that there may be survivors.
However, no definitive information about the helicopter’s condition or the cause of the crash has been released.
This tragic crash follows closely on the heels of Iran’s significant drone-and-missile attack on Israel. For years Iran has funded and backed attacks on Israel. This includes the deadly Hamas attacks October 7 in Gaza.
Raisi reportedly green lit the latest attacks which adds a layer of geopolitical tension to the unfolding drama.
