Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17am on 20 May 2024,Monday International
Iranian rescue teams have found the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials after it crashed en route to Tabriz. The Red Crescent's Pirhossein Koolivand confirmed the wreckage, describing the situation as "not good." The helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff, prompting an extensive search in the mountainous Jolfa region. Harsh weather conditions have complicated rescue efforts. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reassured the nation of stable leadership. International offers of assistance have poured in, including from the European Union, which has activated its rapid response mapping service to aid the rescue operation.
