Iranian President Raisi's helicopter suffers a "hard landing" in East Azerbaijan province.
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The crash occurred near Jolfa, as reported by Iranian state media.
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Three helicopters were in the president's convoy; two returned safely.
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Notable figures in the helicopter included the foreign minister and the East Azerbaijan governor.
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An emergency call from inside the helicopter increased hopes for a safe conclusion.
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Rescue teams face challenges reaching the crash site due to fog and bad weather.
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Iranian military and Red Crescent deploy resources for relief efforts.
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The exact location of the crash is believed to be in the Dizmar Protected Area.
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International entities, including the US State Department and the European Council, are monitoring the situation closely.
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