<p>Amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US, an Iranian army helicopter crashed in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday (Feb 24). According to state media, the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the incident. The specific cause of the crash is yet not known. The crash comes amid threats of strike by the US amid ongoing nuclear talks and disagreements between Washington and Tehran over uranium enrichment and possession of nuclear weapons. The Iranian military on high alert as Trump continues to weigh options to strike Iran while building America's military strength around the country. Last week, a US-built F-4 fighter belonging to Iran's regular air force crashed in the western province of Hamadan, killing one pilot during a training flight.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Iranian Army training helicopter crashed in Dorcheh, Khomeini Shahr (Isfahan Province), inside a wholesale fruit and vegetable market compound. <br>Both the pilot and co-pilot were killed. <br>No confirmed reports of additional casualties on the ground.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iran</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/iranprotests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#iranprotests</a> <a href="https://t.co/mVPU7OL6Bx">pic.twitter.com/mVPU7OL6Bx</a></p>&mdash; Afshin Ismaeli (@Afshin_Ismaeli) <a href="https://twitter.com/Afshin_Ismaeli/status/2026198101006885192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 An Army helicopter has crashed into a wholesale grocery market in Dorcheh, Isfahan Province.<br><br>Casualties confirmed:<br>• Pilot &amp; Co-pilot killed<br>• 2 civilians killed <br><br>The crash occurred within the market&#39;s compound. Rescue teams are on-site.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Iran</a> <a href="https://t.co/W4YAQPzIW0">pic.twitter.com/W4YAQPzIW0</a></p>&mdash; Living in Tehran (LiT) (@LivinginTehran) <a href="https://twitter.com/LivinginTehran/status/2026194076195082332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 24, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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An Iranian Army helicopter crashed in Isfahan, killing the pilot and co-pilot, with reports of civilian casualties. The cause is under investigation, though a technical fault is suspected. The incident comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and ongoing nuclear deal disagreements.

Amid heightened tensions between Iran and the US, an Iranian army helicopter crashed in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday (Feb 24). According to state media, the pilot and co-pilot were killed in the incident. The specific cause of the crash is yet not known. The crash comes amid threats of strike by the US amid ongoing nuclear talks and disagreements between Washington and Tehran over uranium enrichment and possession of nuclear weapons. The Iranian military on high alert as Trump continues to weigh options to strike Iran while building America's military strength around the country. Last week, a US-built F-4 fighter belonging to Iran's regular air force crashed in the western province of Hamadan, killing one pilot during a training flight.

<p>An Iranian Army helicopter crashed in Isfahan, killing the pilot and co-pilot, with reports of civilian casualties. The cause is under investigation, though a technical fault is suspected. The incident comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and ongoing nuclear deal disagreements.</p>

Iran Army helicopter crashes into fruit market amid fear of possible US strike — What we know about causes and casualties

<p>Final investigation results have revealed that the helicopter crash, in which late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was killed in May, was caused by bad weather and no foul play was involved.</p>

<p>Iranian news outlet Fars reported, citing official sources, that the ill-fated helicopter was carrying more weight than the prescribed limit, hindering the pilot’s ability to operate it with ease.</p>

<p>This corroborates the Iranian military’s preliminary investigation in May, which claimed that there was no evidence of foul play in the crash.</p>

<p>“The investigation in the case of Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crash has been completed … there is complete certainty that what happened was an accident,” the official source was quoted as saying by Fars news agency.</p>

<h2><strong>Two reasons identified</strong></h2>

<p>Officials listed two reasons for the crash that killed not only the former president but also serving foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.</p>

<p>First, the weather conditions were not favourable.</p>

<p>And second, the helicopter couldn’t handle the weight it was carrying. As per reports, the helicopter was carrying two people more than the capacity that security protocols dictate.</p>

<h2><strong>Iranian military investigation</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in May, the Iranian military, in its preliminary investigation, found that there were no traces of “bullet holes” on the helicopter wreckage.</p>

<p>“No suspicious content was observed during the communications between the watch tower and the flight crew,” it added.</p>

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<p>The final communication between the president’s craft and two accompanying helicopters happened approximately a minute and a half before the crash.</p>

<p>The wreckage was found in Iran’s mountainous northwest by Iranian drones after it went down while returning from a trip to Iran’s border with Azerbaijan. The president had earlier inaugurated a dam project with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Final investigation results have revealed that the helicopter crash, in which late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was killed in May, was caused by bad weather and no foul play was involved.

Final investigation results have revealed that the helicopter crash, in which late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi was killed in May, was caused by bad weather and no foul play was involved. Iranian news outlet Fars reported, citing official sources, that the ill-fated helicopter was carrying more weight than the prescribed limit, hindering the pilot’s ability to operate it with ease. This corroborates the Iranian military’s preliminary investigation in May, which claimed that there was no evidence of foul play in the crash. “The investigation in the case of Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crash has been completed … there is complete certainty that what happened was an accident,” the official source was quoted as saying by Fars news agency. Two reasons identified Officials listed two reasons for the crash that killed not only the former president but also serving foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. First, the weather conditions were not favourable. And second, the helicopter couldn’t handle the weight it was carrying. As per reports, the helicopter was carrying two people more than the capacity that security protocols dictate. Iranian military investigation Earlier in May, the Iranian military, in its preliminary investigation, found that there were no traces of “bullet holes” on the helicopter wreckage. “No suspicious content was observed during the communications between the watch tower and the flight crew,” it added. Also read: Iran says US not a neutral mediator to end Gaza war The final communication between the president’s craft and two accompanying helicopters happened approximately a minute and a half before the crash. The wreckage was found in Iran’s mountainous northwest by Iranian drones after it went down while returning from a trip to Iran’s border with Azerbaijan. The president had earlier inaugurated a dam project with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. (With inputs from agencies)

Two reasons identified for Iran chopper crash that killed Raisi, foul play ruled out

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidAYhnwrX1MPiS" />As a tragic helicopter crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday (May 19), a striking image went viral on the internet taken during the moment rescuers first reached the site.&nbsp;The&nbsp;image&nbsp;shows a ring&nbsp;that&nbsp;was&nbsp; worn&nbsp;by the dead president, a gift&nbsp;that&nbsp;he reportedly received from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini.</p>

<p>With the chilling discovery, it immediately became clear that the top Iranian leader was no longer alive.</p>

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<p>Raisi and the foreign minister&nbsp;were travelling&nbsp;via the Bell 212 helicopter, known for its civilian use and roots in the Vietnam War-era UH-1N&nbsp;"Twin Huey."&nbsp;But on Sunday, it failed to safely navigate through dense fog in the mountainous region of Jolfa in northwestern Iran.</p>

<p>He is not the first Iranian leader whose dead body, following a fatal accident, has been identified through his ring.</p>

<p>Back in 2020, when&nbsp;Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander&nbsp;General Qassem Soleimani was killed&nbsp;in a drone strike at&nbsp;Baghdad International Airport,&nbsp;his body was identified&nbsp;through the prominent red ring on his severed hand.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Raisi's chopper crash: Iran begins probe in chopper crash</strong></p>

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<p>The deadly blast had torn&nbsp;Soleimani's&nbsp;body to pieces, which made it almost impossible for the rescuers to identify his body. But his ring came to their rescue.</p>

<p>A total of 10 bodies&nbsp;were found&nbsp;in the wreckage, including those of five Revolutionary Guard members and&nbsp;Soleimani’s&nbsp;son-in-law.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran to hold elections on June 28</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Iran has announced it will hold elections on June 28 to elect its new president.</p>

<p>"The election calendar was approved at the meeting of the heads of the judiciary, government, and parliament,"&nbsp;state media reported.</p>

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<p>"According to the initial agreement of the Guardian Council, it was decided that the 14th presidential election will be held on June 28."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a probe is underway to identify the cause of the Sunday helicopter crash.&nbsp;Iran's&nbsp; military chief of staff&nbsp;Mohammad&nbsp;Bagheri&nbsp;ordered a high-ranking committee to launch an investigation into the cause of the&nbsp;president's&nbsp;helicopter crash"&nbsp;that took place on Sunday, the ISNA news agency reported.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As a tragic helicopter crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday (May 19), a striking image went viral on the internet taken during the moment rescuers first reached the site.

As a tragic helicopter crash killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday (May 19), a striking image went viral on the internet taken during the moment rescuers first reached the site. The image shows a ring that was worn by the dead president, a gift that he reportedly received from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini. With the chilling discovery, it immediately became clear that the top Iranian leader was no longer alive. 🇮🇷 The moment when Ayatollah Raisi's ring was found. This ring was given to him by Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. pic.twitter.com/myAzGnIWLu — The Barracks ☭ (@thebarrackslive) May 20, 2024 × Raisi and the foreign minister were travelling via the Bell 212 helicopter, known for its civilian use and roots in the Vietnam War-era UH-1N "Twin Huey." But on Sunday, it failed to safely navigate through dense fog in the mountainous region of Jolfa in northwestern Iran. He is not the first Iranian leader whose dead body, following a fatal accident, has been identified through his ring. Back in 2020, when Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander General Qassem Soleimani was killed in a drone strike at Baghdad International Airport, his body was identified through the prominent red ring on his severed hand. Watch: Raisi's chopper crash: Iran begins probe in chopper crash × The deadly blast had torn Soleimani's body to pieces, which made it almost impossible for the rescuers to identify his body. But his ring came to their rescue. A total of 10 bodies were found in the wreckage, including those of five Revolutionary Guard members and Soleimani’s son-in-law. Iran to hold elections on June 28 Meanwhile, Iran has announced it will hold elections on June 28 to elect its new president. "The election calendar was approved at the meeting of the heads of the judiciary, government, and parliament," state media reported. Also read: Iran blames US sanctions for helicopter crash that killed its president Ebrahim Raisi "According to the initial agreement of the Guardian Council, it was decided that the 14th presidential election will be held on June 28." Meanwhile, a probe is underway to identify the cause of the Sunday helicopter crash. Iran's military chief of staff Mohammad Bagheri ordered a high-ranking committee to launch an investigation into the cause of the president's helicopter crash" that took place on Sunday, the ISNA news agency reported. (With inputs from agencies)

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