UAE deeply concerned and ready to help search for Iran president

Monday, 20 May 2024 06:13

By ARN News Staff

The UAE says it is "deeply concerned" and ready to help following a helicopter crash carrying the president of Iran.

President Ebrahim Raisi and a number of officials are missing following a crash as they crossed mountainous terrain during heavy fog.

The UAE Ambassador to Iran, His Excellency Saif Mohamed Al Zaabi, extended his prayers and sincere wishes of success to the search and rescue operation and stated that the UAE is ready and available to assist the search.

الإمارات تتابع بقلق بالغ ما تتداوله وسائل الإعلام بشأن حادثة الطائرة التي تقل الرئيس الإيراني ومرافقيه https://t.co/LbOVgi2bap
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) May 19, 2024

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