Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border on May 20, 2024.
- The helicopter carrying Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian crashed in mountainous terrain; all passengers were killed.
- The crash wreckage was found after an overnight search in blizzard conditions.
- Raisi’s death was confirmed by Vice President Mohsen Mansouri and state television.
- Raisi, elected in 2021, was a hardliner and potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Raisi was known for tightening morality laws, cracking down on protests, and engaging in nuclear talks.
- 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
