The second preliminary report into the crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has found no evidence of sabotage. The report released on Wednesday (May 29) by the Iranian General Staff examined the remains and parts of Raisi's helicopter and found no signs of electronic warfare intervention or sabotage, reported Türkiye's state run-news agency, Anadolu.

Second preliminary report into Iran President Raisi's helicopter crash rules out 'sabotage'

In Iran's Birjand, thousands of people on Thursday (May 23) converged to take part in the funeral procession of the late President Ebrahim Raisi. Mourners pay their final respects Footage, and images from the scene, show crowds marching next to a vehicle carrying Raisi's coffin through a wide road.

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Ebrahim Raisi in Iran's Birjand

The United States on Monday (May 20) revealed that Iran had sought its help following the helicopter crash which killed President Ebrahim Raisi. Offering its condolences, Washington revealed that largely due to logistical reasons, it was unable to accept the Iranian request for assistance.

Iran turned to US for assistance after Raisi helicopter crash; 'logistical issues' impeded help

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi, along with the nation's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, perished in an helicopter crash on Sunday (May 19). After the tragic crash, the country announced interim leaders who would take over the duties of Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian.

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