Statement from the US on Raisi

The US Department of State stated that they are closely monitoring developments regarding the helicopter crash involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, which was reported to have made a "hard landing."

According to a report by CBS News, a spokesperson for the Department of State made a statement regarding the helicopter crash involving Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, which was reported to have made a "hard landing."

The statement noted that US officials are reviewing reports regarding the possible hard landing of the helicopter in Iran, which was carrying Iranian President Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials, and that they are closely following the developments.

WHAT HAPPENED?

It was reported that the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a hard landing due to weather conditions while returning from a dam inauguration ceremony on the Azerbaijan border.

The Iranian Red Crescent previously announced that the "accident" occurred between Kaleybar and Varzaqan, while Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi emphasized that rescue teams had not yet reached the area.

East Azerbaijan Deputy Governor Jabbarali Zakiri stated that two of the three helicopters in Raisi's convoy had landed safely, while one had crashed.

It was reported that several officials, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, were on board the helicopter carrying Raisi.