Iran's President Raisi dead in helicopter crash, state media confirms
![]() 5679 Monday, 20 May, 2024, 08:48 Iranian media has confirmed the death of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, aged 63, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian following a helicopter crash in the country's mountainous province of East Azerbaijan. Iranian state media Press TV and semi-official Tasnim and Mehr news agencies reported all those on board were killed. Reuters also reported the president's death, citing a senior official. |

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