Israel Denies Involvement in Iranian President’s Helicopter Crash
President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian tragically died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, sparking speculation on social media about potential culprits. While some pointed fingers at Iran’s regional foe, Israel, for the incident, the Israeli government has denied any involvement.
The crash occurred in bad weather conditions, further complicating search-and-rescue efforts. With tensions between Iran and Israel escalating in recent weeks, suspicions have mounted. However, Israel has not been officially accused by Iran.
Despite the lack of confirmation on the cause of the crash, theories circulate on social media, fueled by the fact that the helicopter was returning from Azerbaijan, an Israeli ally. The incident comes amidst heightened tensions between the two countries, with recent direct clashes.
With Iran launching retaliatory strikes on Israel after Iranian officials were killed in a previous attack, the region remains on edge. While the US has attempted to mediate talks between Iran and Israel, the mystery surrounding the helicopter crash persists.