Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi dies in helicopter crash, world leaders mourn his death

Remains of the helicopter which carried Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian after it crashed on a mountain in Varzaghan area, north-western Iran. (Reuters)

The US-made Bell 212 helicopter crashed due to heavy fog on Sunday. It was seen taking off near the Iran-Azerbaijan border. (Reuters)

The incident happened after he went to visit Iran’s East Azerbaijan province to inaugurate the Qiz-Qalasi Dam. Both Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev were present. (Reuters)

After the crash was reported, rescue vehicles were sent. Almost all the resources of the Iranian army were put to use. (Reuters)

Other people who were in the helicopter included governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, other officials and bodyguards as reported by state-run IRNA news agency. (Reuters)

People from across the nation offered their prayers after the crash of Iranian President. (Reuters)

Neighbouring countries expressed concern and offered help for the rescue operation while locals prayed for the well-being of the president. (Reuters)

While people offered prayers, the state TV live streamed rescue operations deployed in the mountainous area in a corner of the screen. (Reuters)

Raisi was known for his uncompromising stance on domestic protests and his active participation in nuclear talks with world powers. (Reuters)