Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter crash has intensified search efforts, as the Iranian military locates the crash site. According to Iranian state news agency IRNA, the military crew is en route to the identified location.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were involved in a helicopter crash on Sunday while crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog. The incident occurred as they were returning from a visit to the border with Azerbaijan.

Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz, has intensified efforts to rally European Union (EU) ministers for imposing additional sanctions on Iran.

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi issued a firm warning against actions that undermine Iran's interests, stating that they would be met with a "painful response".