Iranian President Raisi's Helicopter Involved in Rough Landing

Incident Occurs During Visit to East Azerbaijan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in a helicopter incident on Sunday while visiting East Azerbaijan, Iran. According to state media, one of the three helicopters in his convoy made a rough landing.

Rescue Teams Deployed

Rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene of the incident. The extent of the damage and any potential injuries are still unknown.

Details of the Incident

The details of the incident are still emerging. Initial reports indicate that the helicopter was carrying Raisi and other officials at the time of the landing.

President's Visit

Raisi had been in Azerbaijan earlier on Sunday to inaugurate a dam with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev. The dam is the third one that the two countries have jointly built.

Statement from Iranian State TV

In a statement, Iranian state TV confirmed the incident and said that Raisi was safe. Further information is expected to be released as it becomes available.