Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has tragically passed away following a horrifying helicopter crash this afternoon. The confirmation of his death comes after an extensive search and rescue operation to locate the president’s helicopter.
Raisi’s Controversial Legacy
Known as “The Butcher,” Raisi, 63, was part of a convoy of three helicopters in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, which reportedly experienced a “hard landing.”
The Search Continues
Despite efforts by aerial search parties, the crashed helicopter has yet to be located due to severe weather conditions, resulting in the suspension of critical operations.
Speculations and Uncertainties
While the exact whereabouts of the helicopter remain unknown, reports indicate its last known communication was in Jolfa, a city on the border with Azerbaijan, approximately 375 miles northwest of Tehran.
Raisi’s Shrouded Ascension to Power
Raisi’s controversial rise to power in 2021, marred by a ban on most opposing candidates, resulted in the lowest voter turnout in Iran’s history, with Raisi securing victory with only 28.9 million votes.
Questionable Past and Dark Allegations
Activists have long accused Raisi of heinous acts, including torture of pregnant women, ordering executions, and leading a notorious “Death Commission” responsible for the mass killings of 1988 in Iran.
Call for Justice
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into Raisi’s alleged crimes against humanity, highlighting the prevalent impunity that allows such atrocities to persist.