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Weather Conditions Blamed for Helicopter Crash That Killed Iran's President Raisi

Final investigation confirms dense fog and complex climatic factors led to the fatal crash in May, ruling out foul play.

  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and seven others died in the crash in northern Iran.
  • The investigation highlighted sudden thick fog as a primary cause.
  • No evidence of sabotage or criminal activity was found.
  • The crash triggered snap elections, resulting in Masoud Pezeshkian taking office.
  • Raisi was considered a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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