Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi Missing After Helicopter Crash
Raisi's Whereabouts Unknown
Helicopter Down in Eastern Iran
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has disappeared after the helicopter he was in went down in the country's east, according to multiple news sources. Raisi's official Instagram account and state television have urged Iranians to pray for the president and his entourage.
Raisi, 63, is widely seen as a protégé and trusted confidant of Iran's supreme leader, 85-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was elected president in 2021.
The circumstances of the crash are still unknown, and there have been no reports of any casualties. The Iranian government has launched a search and rescue operation.
Raisi's disappearance is a major setback for Iran, which is already facing a number of challenges, including economic sanctions and political unrest. It is unclear what will happen next, but the crash could have a significant impact on the country's future.
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