Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter experienced a “hard landing” in East Azerbaijan province, near the border with Azerbaijan. The incident, reportedly due to poor weather, prompted calls for prayers for those on board. Raisi, accompanied by officials including Iran’s Foreign Minister, was returning from a dam inauguration. Details on his condition remained unclear amid contradictory reports. Rescuers faced challenges due to heavy rain and fog in the mountainous forest area. Raisi, a hard-liner, faces U.S. sanctions and is viewed as a potential successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader.