In a devastating turn of events, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was assassinated on May 19 when the helicopter carrying him was shot down near the Iranian border. The incident has sent shockwaves through Iran and the international community.
The helicopter was en route to a remote region for an official visit when it was targeted and brought down in a forested area near the border. Despite immediate rescue efforts, there were no survivors among President Raisi and his entourage.
President Raisi, who had been a central figure in Iranian politics since taking office in 2021, played a crucial role in shaping Iran’s domestic policies and international relations. His death leaves a significant void in the country’s leadership and poses a critical challenge for Iran’s political stability.
