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US Department of State

On the Death of Iranian President Raisi and Others in a Helicopter Crash

US Department of State

Press Statement
Matthew Miller, Department Spokesperson
May 20, 2024

The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.



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