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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were involved in a helicopter crash on Sunday while crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog. The incident occurred as they were returning from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan.

 

The helicopter, carrying President Raisi and several officials, crashed near Jolfa, a city on the border with Azerbaijan, according to Iranian state-run media. Reports suggest that the lives of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian are at risk following the crash.

 

Rescue teams, including ambulances and armed forces, have been dispatched to search for the crashed helicopter. However, heavy rains and poor weather conditions are hindering rescue efforts in the area.

 

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden has interrupted his vacation and returned to the White House for an emergency meeting amid reports of the helicopter crash. US officials are reportedly concerned that President Raisi may have been assassinated.

 

President Raisi was visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan to inaugurate a dam with President Ilham Aliyev. The visit aimed to strengthen relations between the two nations despite previous tensions.

 

Leaders from around the world, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, have expressed their concerns and prayers for President Raisi's well-being.

 

Deeply concerned by reports regarding President Raisi’s helicopter flight today. We stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in this hour of distress, and pray for well being of the President and his entourage.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2024

Today, after bidding a friendly farewell to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, we were profoundly troubled by the news of a helicopter carrying the top delegation crash-landing in Iran. Our prayers to Allah Almighty are with President Ebrahim Raisi and…

— Ilham Aliyev (@presidentaz) May 19, 2024The incident comes amidst ongoing tensions in the region and raises questions about the safety of high-profile officials during travel. As rescue efforts continue, the international community waits anxiously for updates on the condition of President Raisi and others involved in the crash.