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The helicopter carrying Iran's President goes down in foggy weather in northern Iran we have news, comment and analysis but first...
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HELICOPTER CARRYING IRANIAN PRESIDENT GOES DOWN IN FOGGY WEATHER
HE WAS IN AZERBAIJAN BEFORE THE CRASH IN A REMOTE NORTHWEST BORDER REGION OF IRAN
THE INCIDENT FOLLOWS REVELATION OF US-IRAN TALKS
PASSENGER ON HELICOPTER ABLE TO MAKE PHONE CALL
WRECKAGE OF THE HELICOPTER IS FOUND HELICOPTER SAID TO BE BURNED
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A crash involving the helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi in a remote part of northwestern Iran.
The chopper making a 'hard landing' in early Iranian media reporting.
Media outside Iran speaking of a 'crash' involving the helicopter carrying Raeisi.
Iran's Foreign Minister and other officials on the chopper.
The Iranian and Azerbaijani presidents had just participated in a joint ceremony opening two new dams benefitting both countries.
That ceremony in the neighboring nation of Azerbaijan.
Conditions said to be foggy at the time in the area.
There was a massive search and rescue operation in the area where the helicopter went down.
There is a report that one passenger on the helicopter called out twice to say he was not feeling well.
And late tonight word that the crash site has been found with the situation described as not good.
There was no sign of life with the helicopter burned...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...TASS RUSSIA...
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei had urged prayer for Mr. Raeisi...LATER REPORT PRESS TV IRAN...
(COMMENT AND ANALYSIS)
This incident follows the revelation of talks between the Biden Administration and Iran indirect talks held last week in Oman.
The talks designed to reduce tensions in the Middle East.
Israel has used extensive covert operations against Iran some linked to Azerbaijan which Israel has provided weapons to in the past...
..MEHR NEWS AGENCY IRAN...TASS RUSSIA...BBC NEWS BLOG
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(COMMENT)
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MAARIV ISRAEL (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
ISRAEL NATIONAL NEWS
TIMES OF ISRAEL
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