Hossein Amir Abdollahian

September 2, 2024 10:16 AM

Bad Weather Blamed for the Helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

A recent investigation into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has concluded that adverse weather conditions were the primary cause of the accident. The General Staff of the Armed Forces, in their final report, ruled out any technical failures or sabotage as contributing factors. Instead, they cited the complex spring weather patterns in the region as the primary reason for the crash. According to the rep...

July 30, 2024 11:03 PM

Union Minister Gadkari attends swearing-in ceremony of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, represented the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new President, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Tuesday in Tehran. The event marks a significant moment in Iran's political landscape following recent snap elections. Gadkari conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's good wishes to President Pezeshkian as he assumed office. During his visit, the minister engaged in discussions that positively assessed the state of bilateral r...

September 16, 2024 6:38 PM

Vice President Dhankhar embarks to Tehran for Iranian President Raisi’s funeral

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday morning departed for Tehran to attend the funeral of late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and other officials who were killed in a helicopter crash, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. "VP Jagdeep Dhankhar embarks on a visit to Tehran to attend the official ceremony to pay condolences on the tragic demise of President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister H. Amir-Abdollahian, of Iran," said ...