Bad Weather Or Worn Out Parts? Ex-Iran Minister Blames US Sanctions For Raisi Bell 212 Chopper Crash

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi died after a helicopter carrying him and other officials crashed in a mountainous terrain in heavy fog on May 19. Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and his companions were riding a US-manufactured Bell 212 helicopter when it made a “hard landing.” Apart from the President, the Iranian foreign minister and East Azerbaijan Province Governor were also onboard. The helicopter was manufactured by Bell Textron, an American aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Watch the video to find out more.