Iran's president dead after helicopter crash, state media confirms

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Published 2024-05-19
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash at age 63, Iranian news outlets have reported. Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was also among those killed, along with seven others. #CNN #News

All Comments (21)
  • The Iranian people are so "shocked" they are partying in the streets with fireworks! Why are you not reporting on that?
  • @quonslecn7755
    Rest in peace poor helicopter, and wishing a speedy recovery to the mountain.
  • @infidel1948
    That mountain have the right to defend itself.
  • @armanfeli1011
    I'm Iranian and I can confirm it was a tragedy to lose a helicopter and have trees damaged
  • @Liashwarma
    I think this is the only crash in history where everyone is worried that someone might have survived
  • @SaxonGlory
    Can we please have a minute's silence for the poor helicopter?
  • @Rodderno9
    Let's hope no trees or animals were hurt during the crash.
  • @deanosaur808
    This is tragic news. I hope some parts from the helicopter can be recovered and reused 😥
  • @sotude9168
    As an Iranian myself, i'm really sad about what happend😢 (to the trees and the helicopter)
  • @FromHyrule
    A minute of silence for the fuel that was burned
  • @Matin_k_15
    As an Iranian, I am sorry for the trees that were damaged in this incident
  • @anlondubh
    and they say there is no good news coming out of Iran! 🤣
  • @tvktv6580
    I hope all the animals and insects are safe and sound.
  • @levlev25
    Everybody needs to respect this helicopter. We will forever remember you. May the helicopters family have peace.
  • @datsapaddlin
    That Helicopter was only 2 days away from retirement 😰
  • As an outsider it seems that nobody misses this guy...he had a terrible reputation as a judge who sent thousands to the firing squad. What goes around comes around...
  • @RealBLAlley
    That's terrible. Such a waste of a helicopter.