No suspicious signs in Iran helicopter crash

“No signs of gunfire or anything similar were found in the wreckage of the helicopter that crashed at high altitude and caught fire,” the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff said in a report.

“Nothing suspicious was observed in the conversations between air traffic control and the crew,” the statement added, saying more details would be released as the investigation progressed.

A man carries a picture of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with other officials killed in a helicopter crash, during a prayer session at the Iranian Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia on May 22, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Raisi was killed when his helicopter crashed in bad weather in the mountains near the border with Azerbaijan on Sunday. He was buried in the Shiite holy city of Mashhad on Thursday, four days after the crash killed Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six others.

Experts say Iran has a poor aviation safety record, with numerous crashes, many involving US-made aircraft purchased before the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Tehran says US sanctions have long prevented it from buying new aircraft or spare parts from the West to upgrade its aging fleet.

Iran's top prosecutor warned this week against spreading rumors on social media amid speculation that the helicopter may have been shot down, state media reported.

Security forces have arrested a man accused of posting a “false” post that went viral on social media with 40 million views. The post cast doubt on the authenticity of photos of the helicopter in state media.

Hoang Anh (according to Reuters)

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