Iran enters a period of national mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi, tragically lost in a helicopter crash. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei declares five days of tribute. The nation mourns Raisi's legacy, while Vice President Mohammad Mokhber assumes interim duties.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran announced a period of national mourning lasting five days in honor of President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash. Khamenei expressed his condolences to the Iranian people, acknowledging the profound loss suffered by the nation.
President Raisi, alongside Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and other officials, met an untimely demise when their helicopter crashed in the mountainous terrain of East Azerbaijan province. The news sent shockwaves throughout Iran, prompting an outpouring of grief and solidarity from citizens and officials alike.
Efforts to locate the missing helicopter began Sunday afternoon, with rescue teams tirelessly scouring the rugged landscape. Tragically, their search culminated in the discovery of the wreckage, confirming the loss of President Raisi and his companions.
State television solemnly announced President Raisi's passing, hailing him as a devoted servant of the Iranian people who had attained the highest form of martyrdom while serving his nation. As images of Raisi were broadcast across the nation, the somber recitation of the Koran underscored the collective mourning gripping Iran.
In the wake of President Raisi's untimely death, Iran's Vice President for Executive Affairs, Mohsen Mansouri, shared a verse from the Koran as a gesture of condolence, reflecting the nation's sorrow and resilience during this challenging time.
With President Raisi's sudden departure leaving a void in Iran's leadership, Vice President Mohammad Mokhber is set to assume interim duties, ensuring continuity and stability in governance during this period of mourning.
