Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi‘s life is at risk after his helicopter crashed in a “very concerning” accident amid heavy fog in northern Iran.
The aircraft had a “rough landing” near Jolfa, the Iranian city on the border of Azerbaijani exclave Nakhchivan, around 600 kilometers (375 miles) northwest of the Iranian capital Tehran.
It was carrying Raisi, 63, and Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian following a visit with the Azerbaijani president to discuss an infrastructure project over the Aras River, which separates Iran and Nakhchivan.
Iranian state TV had reported that the helicopter had been found and quoted an official as saying that at least one passenger and crew member had been in contact with rescuers.
However, Iran’s Red Crescent has denied reports the aircraft was discovered. Earlier, an Iranian official acknowleged their lives were “at risk” and said information coming from the crash site was “very concerning”.
State media has yet to report on casualties or confirm the whereabouts or condition of the president - but urged Iranians to pray for the president.
