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Iran president dies with foreign minister, others in helicopter crash – State TV

Iran State TV reports that smoke was seen coming from President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter.

Reuters, citing an Iranian official, also reported that the helicopter was “completely burned” in the crash.

“President Raisi’s helicopter was completely burned in the crash… unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead,” the official said.

Other senior government officials, including the foreign minister, were on board the ill-fated helicopter.

In the wake of the tragic crash that claimed the life of President Ebrahim Raisi, Vice President Mohammed Mukhbar is set to be sworn in as the new president.

His appointment is pending the approval of the Supreme Leader. According to the constitution, a new president must be elected within 50 days following such an event.

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