The Iranian authorities has confirmed that the helicopter of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has crashed in East Azarbaijan province, wherein Ebrahim Raisi, Overseas Minister Amir Abdullahian, Governor of East Azarbaijan Malik Rahmati, Imam of Tabriz Seyed Mohammad Al-Hashim, President’s Safety The unit’s commander, Sardar Syed Mehdi Mousavi, together with the bardi guard and helicopter crew have been killed. The Iranian Crimson Crescent has confirmed the invention of Khaki’s physique.
The event was confirmed by Vice President Mohsin Mansoori in a press release on social media and state tv. President Ibrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashed in East Azerbaijan whereas he was returning to Tabriz after the inauguration of the dam.
The Iranian Crimson Crescent mentioned in a press release that the our bodies of the Iranian president and the international minister have been discovered within the particles, that are being moved to Tabriz.
5-day mourning introduced
Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei has declared 5 days of mourning following the loss of life of President Ibrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash and confirmed the appointment of Vice President Mohammad Mokhbar because the interim head of the nation’s govt department.
Iran can have a most of fifty days to carry presidential elections. In line with Iran’s official information company, Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei mentioned in a press release that “I announce 5 days of public mourning and categorical my condolences to the expensive individuals of Iran.”
Iranian Deputy Overseas Minister Ali Bagheri appointed performing Overseas Minister
In line with Iranian TV, after the loss of life of Overseas Minister Abdullahian in a helicopter accident, Iranian Deputy Overseas Minister Ali Bagheri was appointed performing Overseas Minister.
Identification of the helicopter by ‘thermal supply’
Earlier, the Turkish media had claimed that the helicopter of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi had been discovered and Turkish drones had recognized the Iranian President’s helicopter with a ‘thermal supply’.
The Turkish authorities knowledgeable the Iranian authorities concerning the location indicated by the thermal supply. Later, the Revolutionary Guards additionally confirmed the invention of the particles.
After figuring out the placement, three emergency groups left for the accident website, however as a result of heavy fog, rain and decreased visibility, the rescue personnel confronted difficulties.
How is the helicopter lacking?
In line with Iranian media, 2 of the three helicopters included within the convoy of Iranian President Ibrahim Rahisi had reached their vacation spot, however one couldn’t.
Iranian media sources mentioned that the president and the international minister have been on board the helicopter, the helicopter was flying within the north of Azerbaijan.
The president’s convoy consisted of three helicopters and in line with some media reviews, the helicopter that crashed. In line with the Iranian information company, President Ibrahim Raisi’s helicopter made an emergency touchdown as a result of unhealthy climate, after which he couldn’t be contacted.
Search difficulties
Through the search course of, a reporter from Iran’s state tv mentioned that because it will get darkish and chilly, crews approaching the positioning are avoiding touring by automotive and happening foot. The roads on this space are usually not paved and the bottom is changing into muddy as a result of rain.
Emergency Companies Group spokesperson Babak Yektaparast additionally mentioned in a press release that the aerial search course of was stopped as a result of darkness.
“Sadly, as a result of heavy fog in your entire area, it’s now not potential to proceed air operations, extra ambulances have been dispatched to the realm,” he mentioned.
However the official insisted that air ambulances have been standing by in Tabriz and Tehran.
Armed forces mobilized
The Chief of Employees of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Baqeri, issued an order to make use of all of the gear and capabilities of the military, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and regulation enforcement companies to seek for the helicopter.
Tasnim Information Company quoted him as saying that ‘Armed Forces, IRGC and Police Command have been within the space because the early hours.’
Denial of Nationwide Safety Council assembly
Some Iranian state media had earlier reported that the nation’s Supreme Nationwide Safety Council (SNSC) had convened a gathering within the presence of the Supreme Chief.
However minutes later, different state-affiliated media, citing unidentified sources, mentioned that no such assembly had taken place and that the “rumors” circulating have been false.
There will probably be no impediment in home affairs, Khamenei
Supreme Chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed concern over the lacking helicopter in a gathering with the households of IRGC personnel and mentioned, “We hope that God will return the honorable president and his colleagues to the arms of the nation.” will return.’
He had mentioned that everybody ought to pray for the well being of this group of presidency workers. The Iranian nation shouldn’t be anxious or anxious, there will probably be no hindrance within the work of the nation.