Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran sincerely thanks the numerous governments nations and international organizations for their expressions of human emotion and solidarity with the government and people of Iran as well as their offers of help and assistance for the search and rescue operation

 

 

On Sunday afternoon, a helicopter carrying the President, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and several companions unfortunately had an accident in the Varzaghan region of East Azerbaijan province.

 

Despite adverse weather and environmental conditions, efforts by rescue teams to reach the accident site continue earnestly and with hope.

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran sincerely thanks the numerous governments, nations, and international organizations for their expressions of human emotion and solidarity with the government and people of Iran, as well as their offers of help and assistance for the search and rescue operation