President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and his foreign minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, have passed away. They were in a helicopter that crashed in the northeastern part of Iran. The helicopter had other people too, and unfortunately, no one survived.
The helicopter was flying in a mountainous area when it crashed. The Red Crescent, which is a humanitarian organization, and the army rangers worked together to move the bodies from the crash site. The area where the helicopter crashed is known for having difficult terrain, which made the rescue operations challenging.
The news about the crash was reported by Iranian media, and they said that there were no survivors found at the crash site. The helicopter was carrying the President and seven other people. The crash site was described as being on a steep hillside, and the helicopter was badly damaged.
The Iranian Constitution says that if the President dies, the first vice president will take over his duties. This will happen if the Supreme Leader of Iran agrees. The first vice president is Mohammad Mokhber, and he would become the acting president. There will also be an election within 50 days to choose a new president.
The Supreme Leader in Iran has more power than the president. President Raisi had a close relationship with the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Some people thought that President Raisi might become the next Supreme Leader.
The helicopter that President Raisi was in is believed to be a Bell 212. This type of helicopter has been used since the late 1960s. The weather was very foggy in the area where the helicopter crashed, which might have caused the accident. However, the exact reason for the crash is still being investigated.
People in Iran are very sad about this incident. Large groups have gathered to pray for the President and the others who were in the helicopter. The country is now waiting for more information about what will happen next.
