Rescue teams are searching for survivors after a helicopter carrying Iranian President Hassan Rouhani crashed in the Zagros Mountains.
According to Iranian state media, the helicopter went down in bad weather near the city of Kermanshah. The president and several other high-ranking officials were on board.
The crash site is located in a remote and mountainous area, making rescue efforts difficult. However, teams from the Iranian Red Crescent and the military are on the scene and are searching for survivors.
The cause of the crash is still unknown.
The helicopter was carrying a team of officials who were visiting a dam project in the area. The weather was reportedly bad at the time of the crash, with high winds and rain.
The fate of President Rouhani and the other passengers is still unknown.
Iranian state media has not released any information about the president’s condition. However, a source close to the government told Reuters that Rouhani is alive and has been taken to a hospital.
The crash has raised concerns about the safety of Iran’s aging fleet of helicopters. In recent years, there have been several crashes involving Iranian helicopters, including one in 2016 that killed 19 people.
The investigation will focus on the cause of the crash and whether any safety regulations were violated.
The results of the investigation are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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