Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash

Breaking News: Raisi Confirmed Dead, Foreign Minister Injured

Tehran, Iran - Breaking News

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has been confirmed dead following a helicopter crash in north-western Iran on Sunday, according to state media. The crash occurred in the morning, with the helicopter going down in a mountainous area of the Kerman province. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Raisi, 63, was on his way to a meeting with local officials when the crash occurred. The helicopter was carrying a total of 16 people, including the president, his foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several other officials. Several of the passengers on board were injured, with Amir-Abdollahian sustaining serious injuries.

Raisi's death is a major blow to Iran, as he was a key figure in the country's government. He was elected president in 2021, and was seen as a hardliner on many issues. Raisi's death is likely to have a significant impact on Iran's domestic and foreign policy.

Israeli officials have quickly dismissed suggestions that they were behind the crash, saying that they had no involvement in the incident. The crash is still under investigation, and it is too early to say what caused it.