BREAKING NEWS
Iranian President's Helicopter Crashes
Condition Remains Unclear
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday while he was visiting a northern region of the country, according to state media. The precise location of the crash and the condition of Raisi remain unclear at this time.
The helicopter was carrying Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and several other officials when it went down in the province of Semnan, which is located about 300 kilometers (186 miles) east of Tehran. The cause of the crash is not yet known, and no fatalities have been reported.
Raisi was visiting Semnan to inspect flood damage in the region. He had been scheduled to give a speech in the provincial capital of Shahroud, but that event was canceled following the crash.
The crash is a major incident for Iran, and it could have significant implications for the country's political stability. Raisi is a hardline conservative who was elected president in June 2021. He has pledged to crack down on dissent and improve the country's economy.
The condition of Raisi and the other officials on board the helicopter remains unclear. The crash is under investigation, and more information is expected to be released in the coming hours.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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