The US rejects Iran’s request for assist with the crash of President Raisi’s helicopter

CNN Indonesia

Tuesday, 21 Might 2024 16:02 IWST

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

United States of America reject requests for assist from Iran in regards to the helicopter crash that killed the President Ebrahim Raisi this weekend.

US State Division spokesman Matthew Miller stated Iran had requested for assist after the crash.

“The Iranian authorities requested us for assist,” Miller instructed the media workforce, Monday (20/5).

He then defined that the US would offer help as it’s in response to requests from overseas governments in conditions like this.

Nonetheless, Miller stated that the federal government couldn’t do this for sure causes.

“Sadly, as a result of logistical causes, we’re unable to supply assist,” the spokesperson stated.

Raisi and his attackers died in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan Province on Sunday (19/5).

Raisi’s passengers included International Minister Hossein Abdollahian, the Governor of East Azerbaijan, safety chiefs, the Imam of the Tabriz Mosque and the flight crew.

On the time of the incident, Raisi was driving in a Bell 212 helicopter that was made in america and was already outdated.

A number of observers are involved about helicopter upkeep and spare elements, following a collection of sanctions launched by the US on Iran.

Former Iranian International Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif blamed US sanctions for making it troublesome to purchase spare elements.

“[Kecelakaan itu] to be listed on america’ blacklist of crimes towards the Iranian nation,” Zarif stated.

Up to now, the Iranian authorities has not formally introduced the reason for the helicopter crash.

The accident sparked hypothesis about overseas involvement and the likelihood that Iran blamed the US.

Nonetheless, Protection Minister Lloyd Austin emphasised that the US was not concerned within the tragedy in any respect.

“The US had no half within the accident. I can not think about what may have precipitated the accident,” stated Austin.

Relations between Iran and america aren’t progressing properly. The US even considers Iran a rustic that helps terrorist teams due to Tehran’s assist for militia teams within the area and likewise its stance towards Israel.

On the similar time, Israel is an in depth ally of the US and Tel Aviv has usually taken refuge behind Washington to face threats from Iran.

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