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The Iranian president -- whose career started in the years after the 1979 Islamic revolution and who is close to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei -- took power in a 2021 election that was followed by turbulent years of protests and tensions.
Ebrahim Raisi, former Iranian President, rose from a judicial career to win the presidency in 2021. Known for his hardline stance on social and economic issues, he advocated for strict adherence to Islamic law and fought against corruption. He died in a sudden helicopter crash at the age of 63 on May 19.
TEHRAN - A helicopter carrying Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in an accident in poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media report
Search and rescue efforts underway but no news yet on his condition; local media says FM Amir-Abdollahian also onboard.
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"The harsh weather conditions and heavy fog have made it difficult for the rescue teams to reach the accident site," state TV said in an on-screen news alert. The accident happened in the mountainous forest area of Dizmar near the town of Varzaghan, according to the official IRNA news agency