Iranian military reiterates bad weather as cause of Raisi’s chopper crash

TEHRAN – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement on Saturday to address new speculations surrounding the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi, emphasizing that claims circulating on social media and various platforms "are often far from the truth."

Thick fog blamed for President Raisi’s copter crash: investigation committee

TEHRAN – A supreme investigation committee run by the General Headquarters of the Armed Forces announced on Sunday afternoon that a "sudden thick fog" resulted in the crash of the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying team in the forested mountainous region of East Azarbaijan province in northwestern Iran on 19 May.

Detailed investigation reveals causes behind late Raisi’s helicopter crash

TEHRAN – A well-informed security source has shed light on the findings of the thorough investigation into the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of President Ayatollah Raisi.

By Batool Subeiti

Sayed Raisi’s death was a reflection of how he lived

BEIRUT - Sayed Ibrahim Raisi and his companions were killed whilst on active duty – a reflection of how they lived their lives.

Judiciary confirms probe into Raisi's helicopter crash 

TEHRAN - In a press conference on Tuesday, Iran’s judiciary spokesman confirmed a case has been filed regarding the chopper crash that took the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and six others on May 19. 

Syrian president meets Ayatollah Khamenei to offer condolences over Raisi death

Leader lauds resistance as Syria's unique characteristic

TEHRAN – President Bashar al Assad of Syria visited Tehran on Thursday to offer condolences to Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash on May 19.

IRCS to purchase 12 night-vision helicopters from Russia

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has signed a contract with a Russian company to buy 12 night-vision and three firefighting helicopters, an official with the IRCS has said.

By Zeinab Bahrami

Japan and the recent tragedy of Iran

KYOTO, JAPAN - From the early hours of broadcasting news about the potential accident involving the helicopter carrying the President of Iran, Japanese TV and media have provided meticulous, moment-by-moment updates.

The Chinese people offer condolences over President Raisi’s death

BEIJING – At the request of the Chinese public the Iranian embassy in Beijing held a memorial ceremony on Friday for President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian, and their companions.

Ammar Hakim offers condolences to family of late Iranian foreign minister

TEHRAN- Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's national wisdom movement, visited the home of the late Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdolahian to offer his condolences to the minister's family and honor his contributions to the resistance front in the region.

Iran Armed Forces release initial report on President's deadly helicopter crash

TEHRAN - The Iranian Armed Forces have issued an initial report on the helicopter crash that resulted in the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raeisi and his accompanying delegation.

WCC president extends condolences over martyrdom of Iranian president

TEHRAN - The President of the World Crafts Council (WCC), Sa’ad al-Qaddumi, has expressed profound condolences following the martyrdom of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash.

Iran resolute in continuing the path of Raisi: minister

TEHRAN – The Iranian minister of the Interior says the nation stands resolute in continuing the legacy of the martyred President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran acting FM holds talks with countries’ top diplomats

TEHRAN – In the wake of the tragic passing of Iran's president and top diplomat in a helicopter crash on Sunday, foreign ministers from China, Oman, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait have expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Iranian people.

Preparation of bodies of President Raisi, delegation underway ahead of funeral

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his accompanying delegation tragically lost their lives in a helicopter crash that occurred in the Dizmar forest in East Azarbaijan Province on Sunday.

All Cultural Heritage Week programs called off over President martyrdom

TEHRAN – Honoring the martyrdom of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, all the events planned to commemorate the national Cultural Heritage Week have been canceled.

Mokhber takes over as Iran’s interim president

TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber takes over as interim president following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi.

Iran’s sports competitions canceled following martyrdom of Raisi

TEHRAN – All sports competitions in Iran have been canceled as a sign of mourning on the occasion of the crash of the helicopter carrying the President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, and other officials.

National Security Council didn't hold emergency meeting on copter accident involving Raisi

TEHRAN – An informed source reported that the Supreme National Security Council has not hold a meeting regarding the accident involving the helicopter carrying the President of Iran and his companions.

Helicopter carrying President Raisi faces incident in northwest Iran 

Foreigners react to the helicopter incident, offer help

TEHRAN - A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a “hard landing” on Sunday during a visit to the country’s northwest, the national TV reported.

Sports Minister Sajadi on verge of resignation: report

TEHRAN - Iran's Sports Minister Hamid Sajadi is reportedly on the verge of resigning.

Sports Minister Sajadi released from hospital

TEHRAN – Iran Sports Minister Hamid Sajadi, who sustained a brain injury on Feb. 23 in a helicopter crash, was released from hospital on Saturday.

Iran sports minister Sajadi suffers brain hemorrhage in helicopter crash

TEHRAN - Iran's sports minister Hamid Sajadi and other senior officials suffered serious injuries in a helicopter crash on Thursday.