The Supreme Board of the General Staff has concluded that the helicopter crash that claimed President Ebrahim Raisi’s life was primarily caused by adverse weather conditions, specifically a sudden thick fog that led to a collision with a mountain.
Despite initial speculation, no signs of sabotage or criminal activity were found in the helicopter crash, reinforcing the inquiry's focus on climatic factors as the primary cause of the accident.
The report indicated that the helicopter was not able to ascend properly due to carrying two additional passengers which contravened established security protocols, compounding the difficulty of navigating in poor weather.
Ebrahim Raisi, who was seen as the natural successor to Ayatollah Khamenei, was killed in the crash along with his foreign minister and several key officials, prompting immediate discussions surrounding snap elections.
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