Academy SITREP – Iranian President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
May 20, 2024
What has Happened: Yesterday, a helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi crashed while he was visiting a region in northern Iran. After a 12-hour search, it was confirmed by Iranian state media earlier this morning that nine people including President Raisi and Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were killed in the crash. Reportedly, at least 40 rescue teams (including drones, search dogs, and two helicopters from Russia) were utilized in the search effort, but bad weather, heavy fog, and darkness made it difficult for them to reach the site and confirm the deaths of the passengers. Initial indications are that the ... Academy SITREP – Iranian President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash