ObakeFilter 817 Posted May 19 Source tells Iran's IRIB News Agency that there is a "high" possibility of casualties due to the "seriousness" of the accident involving President Raisi https://t.me/iribnews_com/139401 Iranian official to reuters: 'We are still hopeful but information coming from the crash site is very concerning' — Reuters Iranian official to reuters: 'Lives of president Raisi and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian at risk following helicopter crash' — Reuters 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,324 Posted May 19 Looking at some of the footage of the suspected area on Sky. Very dense fog so looks like a genuine accident rather than anything else Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,168 Posted May 19 More than two hours after the initial reports. Daylight is sharp disappearing and state related telegram channels are adding black flags to their feeds. Israel’s assessment here. Iranian state media starting to lay the groundwork for an announcement. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,324 Posted May 19 Sounds like only a matter of time before official confirmation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chel 320 Posted May 19 "I told Russia, not Raisi." A recording of Biden's secret conversation was leaked online. © Пездуза All text is satirical fiction, all coincidences are coincidental. Website: https://pezduza.com/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 817 Posted May 19 3 hours ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Imagine having to eat your own foreign minister to survive in the cold mountains of Iran. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObakeFilter 817 Posted May 19 Minutes ago, the operational teams have been able reached the location of the crashed helicopter after hours of searching. https://t.me/Hezboullah/21229 https://t.me/warmonitors/23881 EDIT: Iran's red crescent denies Iranian state media reports about president raisi's crashed helicopter being found https://t.me/Hezboullah/21230 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,384 Posted May 19 According to the VP, the incident was minor and there may be no fatalities. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 427 Posted May 19 14 minutes ago, drol said: According to the VP, the incident was minor and there may be no fatalities. He only survived this because it happened in 2024. The year where everyone lives. Next up, we'll have a world leader survive being repeatedly run over by a truck. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad252 533 Posted May 19 If this is it for him things won't change much in Iran in the short term, as the Ayatollah still holds most power. However given the latter is very old (to the point of appearing on multiple DL's) and the President has been seen as a successor, long term this could have notable impacts on Iranian society, especially given tensions exist under the surface. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tango854 241 Posted May 20 5 hours ago, Charles De Gaulle said: He only survived this because it happened in 2024. The year where everyone lives. Next up, we'll have a world leader survive being repeatedly run over by a truck. Depending on how you look at it, I have some good news or some bad news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 759 Posted May 20 Raisi's helicopter has been found for the 42nd time; rescue crews are reportedly investigating according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 759 Posted May 20 Ebrahim Raisi being reported as dead. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zsa Zsa's leg 759 Posted May 20 No survivors from the helicopter crash in Northern Iran, including President Raisi, the Foreign Minister, and the regional Governor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tango854 241 Posted May 20 The main lesson for world leaders to take from 2024 is to never get on a Helicopter ever again. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 421 Posted May 20 Think I've read that helicopters are one of the most dangerous forms of travel in terms of death ratio. Still remember when Leicester City owner with a crazy name was killed om an accident after a PL match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 1,980 Posted May 20 Officially confirmed dead (BBC reports state TV confirmed it 5.33am) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-69035051 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dimreaper 548 Posted May 20 Jason Carter warns that President Raisi is "nearing the end". 2 20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 850 Posted May 20 Amazed that nobody has deployed the Jeremy Clarkson 'Oh no!' gif. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,443 Posted May 20 15 minutes ago, prussianblue said: Amazed that nobody has deployed the Jeremy Clarkson 'Oh no!' gif. AI depictions are better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 836 Posted May 20 That's not just a "hard landing...." 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
