What Happened: The final Iranian report on the helicopter crash that killed President Raisi found no signs of sabotage, attributing the incident to severe weather conditions.
What you need to know: The final report from the Iranian Armed Forces on the helicopter crash, which killed President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage on May 19, found no evidence of sabotage. The report, released by the General Staff on Sunday, confirmed that harsh weather, including dense fog in northwestern Iran, was the primary cause of the crash.
What more: The investigation reviewed all maintenance and repair records of the helicopter and confirmed that all critical repairs were performed according to standard procedures. Analysis of the flight path showed the helicopter followed its predetermined route without deviation. Tests on the helicopter’s remaining parts and systems found no defects contributing to the crash.
Also: Forensic tests on the victims’ remains showed no suspicious findings, and the investigation ruled out sabotage, cyber attacks, or other external factors.