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VisitEU Activates Rapid Response to Assist in Search for Iranian President's Helicopter After Accident
May 19, 2024, 05:44 PM
The European Union has activated its rapid response satellites and mapping service to assist Iranian authorities in locating a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Foreign Minister, which was forced to land unexpectedly. The condition of the President and the Foreign Minister remains unclear. The European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, confirmed the activation of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service upon Iran's request for assistance. EU member states and partners, including Charles Michel, are closely monitoring the situation following the helicopter accident.
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