Iran's President Helicopter Crash Rescue Teams Still Searching

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In the aftermath of a reported helicopter crash carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, a major search operation is underway in the mountainous region of north-west Iran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sought to reassure the public, stating that there will be no disruption in the country’s administration. Despite the challenging weather and heavy fog, over 40 rescue teams equipped with search dogs and drones are actively searching for the crash site.

 

 

President Raisi had been returning from an area near the Iran-Azerbaijan border after inaugurating two dams with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, who has expressed his concern and offered assistance. The US State Department is closely monitoring the situation. Iranian officials have managed to establish contact with two individuals on the helicopter, suggesting the crash might not have been severe. Signals from the helicopter and a crew member's mobile phone have been detected, aiding the search efforts. However, the harsh weather and difficult terrain are complicating rescue operations, which are ongoing in the early morning hours in the region.

 

 

The immediate focus remains on the rescue operation, but the incident has broader implications for Iran. Despite the potential crisis, Ayatollah Khamenei’s assurance indicates that the country’s governance will remain stable, with the IRGC and the supreme leader playing crucial roles in maintaining political stability. Economically, the news of the crash has caused a significant drop in the value of the Iranian Rial against the US Dollar, reflecting the incident’s impact on market confidence.

 

 

Politically, Raisi is seen as a close ally of the supreme leader and a conservative figure, positioning him as a potential successor to Ayatollah Khamenei. Any harm to him could influence future power dynamics within Iran’s leadership. Nevertheless, the structured hierarchy within Iran's political system aims to maintain stability during this critical time, as the country and the world await the outcome of the search and rescue efforts.

 

Credit: BBC & CNN 2024-05-20

 

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[Tug]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the Iranian people managed to throw off the shackles of the religious theocracy that rules them and rejoin the world……..guess I could dream….in a perfect world perhaps.any word if the tyrant survived yet?

[Skipalongcassidy]

Perfect opportunity for the mullahs to get rid of this thorn in their side... 

[rocketboy2]

Hope he didn't make it.

 

 

Edited May 19 by rocketboy2

[Gecko123]

Latest report: helicopter crash site located;  preliminary assessment is that chances of finding survivors "don''t look good." (source: Le Monde)

 

Edited May 20 by Gecko123

[Tug]

Just in no survivors all dead….

[Georgealbert]

https://news.sky.com/story/iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-has-died-after-helicopter-crash-reports-13139669

[Danderman123]

He's dead, Jim.

[Chelseafan]

6 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Perfect opportunity for the mullahs to get rid of this thorn in their side... 

 

Unfortunately, they are all just as bad as him

 

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10 hours ago, Skipalongcassidy said:

Perfect opportunity for the mullahs to get rid of this thorn in their side... 

Why do you think he's a "thorn in their side"? Are there lots of mullahs in Iran who are secretly secular humanists?