Iran Rules Out Sabotage in Helicopter Crash Killing President Raisi
Detailed investigation finds no evidence of explosion or electronic interference; questions remain about the crash circumstances.
- Iranian authorities confirmed the helicopter's wreckage showed no signs of sabotage or electronic warfare.
- Communication with the flight crew was maintained until 69 seconds before the crash, with no disruptions reported.
- Weather conditions and technical issues are still under review as potential factors in the May 19 crash.
- Social media footage claiming to show Raisi's last moments was debunked as an earlier video from January 2024.
- Mysteries persist, including why Raisi's helicopter was the only one to crash and how a cleric survived for hours post-impact.