Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border on May 20, 2024.

1. The helicopter carrying Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed in mountainous terrain; all passengers were killed.
2. The crash wreckage was found after an overnight search in blizzard conditions.
3. Raisi’s death was confirmed by Vice President Mohsen Mansouri and state television.
4. Raisi, elected in 2021, was a hardliner and potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
5. Raisi was known for tightening morality laws, cracking down on protests, and engaging in nuclear talks.
6. Supreme Leader Khamenei assured there would be no disruption to state affairs following Raisi’s death.

Q: What event led to the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in May 2024?

A) Assassination
B) Heart Attack
C) Helicopter Crash
D) Car Accident

Answer: C) Helicopter Crash