PM Modi shocked as days after historic Iran Israel Chabahar deal, Prez Raisi dies in chopper crash

PM Modi shocked as days after historic IranIsrael Chabahar deal, Prez Raisi dies in chopper crash In a major mishap, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed as his helicopter crashed on May 19 near Azerbaijan border. Iranian officials confirmed to Reuters that the mishap claimed lives of Prez Raisi and FM Hossein AmirAbdollahian. Shortly after the news, India extended its condolences to Iran and the presidents family in the time of sorrow. Taxing to X Indian PM said Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, PM Modi further highlighted Iranian President Raisis contribution to IndiaIran bilateral partnership. Notably, India and Iran share a strong commercial, energy, cultural and peopletopeople ties. Recently, India on May 13 signed a historic LongTerm Bilateral Contract on Chabahar Port Operation in Iran for ten years. The 10year longterm lease agreement strengthens bilateral ties between the two countries boosting trust among trading communities