Iranian President's Helicopter Crashes in the North
President Raisi's fate remains unclear
A search and rescue mission is underway
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed in the northern part of the country on Sunday, July 3. The helicopter was carrying Raisi and several other officials back to Tehran from a trip to East Azerbaijan province.
The cause of the crash is not yet known, but Iranian officials said that all of the passengers and crew survived the crash. Raisi was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but his condition is not yet known.
The crash is a major setback for Raisi, who is just six months into his presidency. It is also a reminder of the dangers that Iranian leaders face in their day-to-day lives. In recent years, there have been several attempts to assassinate Iranian leaders, including Raisi's predecessor, Hassan Rouhani.
The crash is likely to have a major impact on Iranian politics. Raisi is a hardline conservative who has vowed to crack down on dissent. His crash could weaken his position within the Iranian government and embolden his opponents.
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