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With deep sorrow and regret, I have received the bitter news of the martyrdom of the people's President, the competent, hard-working Haj Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi, and his esteemed entourage.
Martyrdom?
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were confirmed dead overnight Monday, following a helicopter crash in the northwest region of the country. The discovery puts to rest, nearly 12 hours of uncertainty over the whereabouts and condition of the country's president. Though nominal in power to the Supreme Leader, the incident has led to the elevation of 1st Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as acting president ahead of fresh elections.
President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials were aboard the helicopter that crashed in a mountainous region of northwest Iran early Sunday morning.
The crash has forced Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to install interim leadership for Iran's executive branch.
An Israeli official denied any involvement in the crash, countering Iran's accusations given the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
I mean... I don't want to start any rumors, but...
Hilarious.