US expresses condolences over death of Iranian President in helicopter crash

The United States has officially expressed its condolences following the tragic helicopter crash in northwest Iran that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation. In this period of transition as Iran selects a new president, the U.S. has reiterated its support for the Iranian people and their ongoing struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.