Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44am on 20 May 2024,Monday International
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in northern Iran's East Azerbaijan province on Sunday, triggering an extensive nighttime search operation. President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian's conditions remain unknown amid cold temperatures and foggy conditions. Rescuers have detected the crash site using a Turkish drone and signals from the helicopter and a crew member's phone. The incident occurs during heightened regional tensions and domestic unrest in Iran. Military forces are en route to the site, hoping to retrieve survivors.
