40 Rapid Response Teams Deployed in Area: #IRCS Chief
The head of #Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir Hossein Kolivand stated that 40 rapid response teams from the #IRCS are currently conducting search operations in the location where accident happened for the helicopter carrying President #Raisi and his companions ⏩
↪ He added that the weather conditions are extremely unfavorable, and the terrain is difficult to navigate, but “we are making every effort to carry out the necessary actions”
"We have utilized drones and aerial measures, but due to the poor weather conditions, aerial search operations are not feasible
The area is rugged and mountainous,” the #IRCS Chief said indicating significant challenges. "We have also dispatched forces from specific provinces to ensure that more personnel are on-site”
#Iran’s state television halted all regular programming to broadcast prayers being held across the country for President Ebrahim #Raisi after his helicopter crashed on Sunday
Iranian #news agencies reported that the helicopter, carrying #Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein #Amirabdollahian, and local officials, made a rough landing while crossing a mountainous area in heavy fog on the way back from a visit to #Iran's #Azerbaijan region.
Rescue workers still searching for wreckage of an #Iran helicopter carrying President Ebrahim #Raisi & Foreign Minister Hossein Amir #Abdollahian — both of whom are feared dead.
Hugely consequential news if confirmed, including for Khamenei’s succession.