Rescuers trying to reach helicopter involved in an ‘incident’ that was travelling with Iran President
The Hindu
Rescuers in Iran attempt to reach helicopter carrying President Raisi after unspecified incident in East Azerbaijan province.
Rescuers in Iran are trying to reach a helicopter involved in “an incident” while travelling with an entourage including President Ebrahim Raisi, state television reported on May 19.
There was no immediate elaboration on what happened to the helicopter, nor who was on board. Semiofficial news agencies offered varying explanations for what was happening.
Mr. Raisi was travelling in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province.
Iran flies a variety of helicopters in the country, but international sanctions make it difficult to obtain parts for them. Its military air fleet also largely dates back to before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Mr. Raisi, 63, is a hard-liner who formerly led the country’s judiciary. He is viewed as a protégé of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and some analysts have suggested he could replace the 85-year-old leader after his death or resignation from the role.
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