Iran President Dies In Chopper Crash.

Timmy Mabs | 20th May, 2024.

About half an hour into the journey, the helicopter carrying President Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials lost communication.

Iranian media said that Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash in the region of East Azerbaijan on Sunday. It further stated that June 28 will see the holding of elections to choose the next President

The helicopter carrying Iran's President Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian vanished.

Iran's national media reported that there was "no sign" of life among the occupants of the helicopter. "Upon finding the helicopter, there was no sign of the helicopter passengers being alive as of yet," according to state television. 

After a period of increased tensions in the region, especially because of the Gaza conflict and Iran's recent escalation with Israel, this incident occurred. Having taken office in 2021, President Raisi has repeatedly reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for Palestine in his recent speech to inaugurate a dam. 

Videos of the leader inside the helicopter were released on Sunday by Iran's official media. The footage shows the Iranian leader staring out of an aeroplane window while other high-ranking officials, such as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, are seated across from him.