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Iran's President And Foreign Minister Killed In Helicopter Crash

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The bodies of those killed in the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iran's President and Foreign Minister will be transported to the city of Tabriz, as confirmed by the head of the Iranian Red Crescent. The incident, which occurred during a journey from Iran's East Azerbaijan province to Tabriz, has left the nation in mourning.

President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were among the passengers who lost their lives in the crash. Search and rescue operations have now concluded, according to Pir-Hossein Kolivand, signaling a somber end to the efforts to locate any survivors.

The news of this tragic event has sent shockwaves through Iran and beyond, as the country grapples with the loss of key political figures. The details surrounding the cause of the helicopter crash are still under investigation, with authorities working to determine the factors that led to this devastating incident.

As the nation comes to terms with this profound loss, preparations are underway to transport the victims' remains to Tabriz, where they will be honored and remembered. The impact of this tragedy will be felt deeply across Iran, as the country mourns the untimely deaths of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and others who perished in the crash.

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