In the'Persian Azerbaijan an incident occurred involving the Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and other senior government officials, causing great concern globally. The convoy of helicopters, in which they were travelling, found themselves in difficulty due to thick fog about 600 kilometers north of Tehransignificantly complicating rescue operations in a geographically complex area.
As soon as news of the accident spread, teams Of rescue equipped with drones were immediately mobilized to locate the passengers and provide assistance. However, the density of the fog prevented even a rescue helicopter from landing in the immediate vicinity, highlighting the logistical challenges posed by adverse weather conditions and the nature of the terrain.
The international reaction was not long in coming. From the profile Instagram President Raisi's official issued an invitation to the population to join in prayer for the safety of those involved. Furthermore, the White House confirmed that the president Joe Biden was informed of the incident, while Iraq expressed its willingness to provide support in the search operations.
Among the passengers were key figures in the Iranian government, including the foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the imam of Tabriz, Mohammad Ali Al Hashem, and the governor of eastern Azerbaijan, Malik Rahmati. The presence of such personalities amplified the importance of the event, which attracted the attention of the international community and raised concerns at different levels.
In parallel with the research, the Iranian authorities they activated all emergency medical services, preparing for any eventuality but maintaining the hope of a happy ending. According to the Tasnim news agency, despite the challenges posed by the fog, there were communications from the helicopter, keeping alive the hope that the accident could be resolved without loss of life.
Information regarding the fate of President Raisi and his companions was initially conflicting, with unconfirmed rumors of his death spread by Channel 12 on Israeli TV, based on Western diplomatic sources. However, these claims were later refuted by reports indicating an emergency landing of the convoy due to fog, with Raisi continuing his journey to Tabriz by land.