Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in helicopter crash
Raisi's condition unclear after helicopter crash-landing
Three helicopters in convoy, two landed safely
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was in a helicopter that crash-landed while traveling back from East Azerbaijan, state media reported Thursday. His condition remains unclear.
The Deputy Coordinator of Civil Affairs of East Azerbaijan said there were three helicopters in the convoy, two of which landed safely. The third helicopter, carrying Raisi and the foreign minister, crash-landed in a field near the city of Rafsanjan in Kerman province.
State media reported that Raisi was taken to a local hospital for examination. His condition was not immediately known.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country's supreme leader, has overseen a crackdown on anti-government protests.
The crash comes as Iran is facing growing international pressure over its nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the region.
Conclusion: The crash of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is a reminder of the risks faced by world leaders. It also raises questions about the stability of Iran's government and the future of the country's nuclear program.
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