Metro/Crime
Iranian President, Foreign Minister Killed In Air Crash
The Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been reportedly killed in a helicopter crash in a mountainous area of North-Western Iran.
The country’s State media has confirmed he died on Sunday, May 19, 2024 when travelling with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and several others.
According to reports, a large search and rescue operation to try and locate the aircraft was launched on Sunday – with Russia and Turkey among the countries assisting in the effort.
WATCH OUR VIDEO OF THE WEEK BELOW
…….,,,,It was initially reported that the helicopter carrying Mr Raisi and the Foreign Minister had made a rough landing in foggy conditions.
,,,,,,,Mr Raisi, 63, was a hard-line Cleric close to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His election as president in 2021 consolidated the control of conservatives over every part of the Islamic Republic.
-
News7 days agoOoni breaks silence over Ibadan stamdpede, sends message to party involved
-
News2 days agoCourt sends Oriyomi Hamzat, Ooni’s ex-Queen, School principal to remand
-
Osun News5 days agoOsogbo agog as Osun former Deputy Gov, Titi Tomori-ponle launches TTP Foundation
-
Metro/Crime2 days agoGunmen invade palace, as Monarch jump fence to escape
-
Osun News7 days agoExclusive Interview with Aaraj, Speaks about Kejebu, Adeleke’s performance, Ajagunla’s Petition, AEF, Others
-
Politics6 days agoCourt Sacks APC State Chairman
-
Business6 days agoFG names 14 Companies with Rights to Nigeria’s Oil Licenses (full list)
-
Metro/Crime3 days agoFormer Nigerian Minister dies (photo)