A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in an incident on Sunday while he was visiting Azerbaijan, according to Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency. The president's companions on board were able to communicate with central headquarters, raising hopes that the incident may not have resulted in any casualties.
The helicopter was part of a convoy of three, with two others carrying ministers and officials who arrived safely at their destination. Among those reportedly on board with the president were Seyyed Mohammad-Ali Al-Hashem, the Friday Prayer Imam of Tabriz, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.
The exact status of the president's helicopter and the incident remains unclear, according to CNN. The incident is currently under investigation, and further details are awaited.
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