Iranian president's death cause disclosed – media
According to security sources cited by Fars news agency, bad weather conditions and an overloaded helicopter were responsible for Ebrahim Raisi’s death. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Bad weather and an overloaded helicopter reportedly doomed Ebrahim Raisi.
The Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash, which resulted in his death, was attributed to adverse weather conditions and the presence of two additional passengers beyond the aircraft's authorized capacity, according to a report by the Fars news agency, citing security sources.
On May 19, Raisi was returning from a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev when his helicopter went down in the mountains, claiming the lives of everyone aboard. Rescuers faced delays in reaching the crash site due to poor weather conditions, arriving the following day.
“Security and intelligence agencies have concluded their investigation into the incident and are certain it was an accident,” Fars reported on Wednesday, referencing a well-informed government source.
Raisi's death heightened concerns of a potential regional conflict, particularly as the US feared that Iran might hold Israel responsible. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken exacerbated the situation by stating that Iranians were “probably better off” without Raisi, even while extending formal condolences to Tehran.
An official investigation examined the actions of 30,000 individuals but found no evidence of human error or sabotage, according to Fars. The investigators determined that Raisi’s US-made Bell 212 helicopter was overloaded, featuring two more passengers than security protocols permitted.
When the pilot encountered a fog bank on the return flight to Tabriz, he attempted to ascend above it, but the engines lacked the necessary power. Consequently, the aircraft collided with a mountainside that was concealed by the fog, the official report indicated.
The investigation also noted that Raisi's delayed schedule contributed to his flight path encountering fog and rain. The Iranian leader had journeyed to the border with Azerbaijan, approximately 200 km north-northeast of Tabriz, to inaugurate a hydroelectric dam on the Aras River alongside his Azeri counterpart.
The crash resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including Raisi, his crew, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, East Azerbaijan Governor Malik Rahmati, and Imam Mohammad Ali Al-Hashem, who was Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s representative in Tabriz.
In the aftermath of the crash, Iran called for a snap presidential election. Masoud Pezeshkian, viewed as a moderate, emerged victorious in the July runoff with 53.3% of the votes, defeating the more conservative Saeed Jalili, who garnered 44.3%.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
The Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash, which resulted in his death, was attributed to adverse weather conditions and the presence of two additional passengers beyond the aircraft's authorized capacity, according to a report by the Fars news agency, citing security sources.
On May 19, Raisi was returning from a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev when his helicopter went down in the mountains, claiming the lives of everyone aboard. Rescuers faced delays in reaching the crash site due to poor weather conditions, arriving the following day.
“Security and intelligence agencies have concluded their investigation into the incident and are certain it was an accident,” Fars reported on Wednesday, referencing a well-informed government source.
Raisi's death heightened concerns of a potential regional conflict, particularly as the US feared that Iran might hold Israel responsible. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken exacerbated the situation by stating that Iranians were “probably better off” without Raisi, even while extending formal condolences to Tehran.
An official investigation examined the actions of 30,000 individuals but found no evidence of human error or sabotage, according to Fars. The investigators determined that Raisi’s US-made Bell 212 helicopter was overloaded, featuring two more passengers than security protocols permitted.
When the pilot encountered a fog bank on the return flight to Tabriz, he attempted to ascend above it, but the engines lacked the necessary power. Consequently, the aircraft collided with a mountainside that was concealed by the fog, the official report indicated.
The investigation also noted that Raisi's delayed schedule contributed to his flight path encountering fog and rain. The Iranian leader had journeyed to the border with Azerbaijan, approximately 200 km north-northeast of Tabriz, to inaugurate a hydroelectric dam on the Aras River alongside his Azeri counterpart.
The crash resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including Raisi, his crew, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, East Azerbaijan Governor Malik Rahmati, and Imam Mohammad Ali Al-Hashem, who was Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s representative in Tabriz.
In the aftermath of the crash, Iran called for a snap presidential election. Masoud Pezeshkian, viewed as a moderate, emerged victorious in the July runoff with 53.3% of the votes, defeating the more conservative Saeed Jalili, who garnered 44.3%.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
