2024-05-20 00:19:21
Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi was on board the helicopter, state tv reported. It isn’t but clear if the president is injured.
Iranian Overseas Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahia was additionally within the helicopter.
A number of media shops reported a “arduous touchdown” whereas others reported a crash. The accident occurred in a mountainous forest space in East Azerbaijan province. The rescue operation is hampered by unhealthy climate – rain and robust wind.
“Troublesome climate situations and heavy fog have made it troublesome for rescue groups to succeed in the accident website,” state tv reported.
Raisi visited the province of East Azerbaijan, the place along with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, he opened a dam building mission on the border of the 2 nations.
The president flew with the crew in three helicopters, two of which reached their vacation spot intact, the “Tasnim” information company reported.
The IRNA information company reported that the international minister and native officers have been in the identical helicopter because the president.
The European Union (EU) has activated the assets of the Copernicus Emergency Administration Service (Copernicus EMS) on Sunday to help within the seek for the Iranian president’s helicopter, EU officers introduced.
“Following Iran’s request for help, we’re activating the EU’s Copernicus EMS speedy response mapping service,” EU disaster administration commissioner Janez Lenarčić introduced on the “X” platform.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and different nations have additionally provided assist to Iran.
2024-05-20 00:19:21