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Bad weather behind Raisi helicopter crash, probe report confirms

Main cause of the helicopter crash was 'complex climatic and atmospheric conditions of the region in the spring'

Published 02 Sep, 2024 08:00pm

World

Helicopter of Iran’s late President Raisi crashed due to weather, Fars says

The helicopter was unable to handle the weight, leading to it crashing

Published 21 Aug, 2024 09:32pm

World

Iran approves six candidates to run for president

Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and former speaker Ali Larijani disqualified

Published 10 Jun, 2024 08:52am

World

Iran’s Raisi buried in Mashhad as mourners pack Iranian holy city

The burial ceremony was attended by Iranian government and military officials

Published 24 May, 2024 09:28am

World

Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial

His final resting place will be at the holy shrine of Imam Reza

Published 23 May, 2024 12:16pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz meets Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, offers condolences

Invites Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to visit Pakistan

Updated 22 May, 2024 09:21pm

Pakistan

Helicopter carrying Iranian president did not emit a signal, initial investigation says

No significant allegations of sabotage have been made so far

Published 21 May, 2024 05:57pm

World

Before Raisi, other leaders killed in aviation dramas

Iranian president was declared dead in helicopter crash on Monday

Published 21 May, 2024 09:50am

World

Funerary procession to be held for late president in Iran’s northwest

Iran's military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri on Monday ordered probe into cause of the crash

Published 21 May, 2024 09:44am

World

Iran responsible for flying 45-year-old helicopter, says US after Raisi’s death

State Dept cites it was ‘unable’ to provide Iran assistance after helicopter crash

Updated 21 May, 2024 10:08am

World

Death of Iran’s Raisi could stir race for Khamenei succession, insiders say

Raisi had enjoyed staunch backing from Khamenei

Published 20 May, 2024 11:08pm

Pakistan

Condolences pour in from around the world on Iranian president’s death

President Zardari describes Raisi’s death as ‘great loss of a friend’

Updated 20 May, 2024 04:40pm

Pakistan

Pakistan observes day of mourning over death of Iranian president

Flags fly at half mast to mourn the death

Updated 21 May, 2024 11:26am

World

Iranian president killed in helicopter crash

Images show helicopter crashed into mountain peak, state TV reports

Updated 20 May, 2024 11:08am

World

What happens if Raisi is not recovered?

The vice president will take over the country and new elections will be held

Published 20 May, 2024 12:10am

World

Search underway after helicopter carrying Iran’s President Raisi crashes in mountains

Rescue teams are on their way to the site

Updated 20 May, 2024 12:07am