Iran's president has died in a helicopter crash, state media reports

2024-05-20 1

Ebrahim Raisi, the President of Iran, tragically died in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024. The crash occurred in Varzaqan, a city in Iran. Raisi had served as the country's president since 2021, following a controversial election that many observers believed was rigged in his favor. His presidency was marked by hardline policies, including intensified uranium enrichment and strong support for Russia during the invasion of Ukraine