Iran President's helicopter crashes, rescue operations ongoing

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The status of the Iranian President remains unclear as of the time of this report.

Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been involved in a helicopter accident.

According to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, the incident occurred on Sunday, May 19, 2024, while Raisi was visiting neighbouring Azerbaijan.

“Some of the president’s companions on this helicopter were able to communicate with Central Headquarters, raising hopes that the incident could have ended without casualties,” the agency reported.

Details soon.....