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Iran Asked US For Help After Plane Crash, But Washington Was 'unable' by SSpeter(m): 9:13am On May 22
The Iranian government reached out to the United States for assistance following the plane crash involving President Ebrahim Raisi, but Washington was "unable to provide that assistance", citing the US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller.
"We were asked for assistance by the Iranian government. We did make clear to them that we would offer assistance, as we would do in response to any request by a foreign government in this sort of situation," Miller said.

The State Department spokesperson added that the US ultimately could not assist Iran due to logistical reasons.
When asked whether the US was concerned that Tehran might blame Washington for the Iranian president's death, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin denied any connection between the US and the plane crash.

*Death of Iranian President*

On May 19, Iranian media reported that Raisi's helicopter made a hard landing after returning from a visit to Azerbaijan. It was later revealed that Tehran had organized a search and rescue operation to locate the crash site.
By May 20, information began to emerge that rescuers had found the helicopter, but none of the passengers survived. Later, Iran's Vice President confirmed Raisi's death. Among the deceased were other high-ranking officials.

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Re: Iran Asked US For Help After Plane Crash, But Washington Was 'unable' by SSpeter(m): 9:16am On May 22
When ever I see comments from kids stating that Putin can take on the US grin, even Putin will be shocked. Putin has stated categorically that "it will be stupidity on his part to fight the US given the huge disparity in their military budgets".

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Re: Iran Asked US For Help After Plane Crash, But Washington Was 'unable' by SSpeter(m): 9:19am On May 22
Even China with its economic might and large military cannot take a part of its island (Taiwan) due to America's interest...that is the country that Nairalanders think will be unsettled by Russia who had performed miserably in its war with Ukraine.

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Re: Iran Asked US For Help After Plane Crash, But Washington Was 'unable' by SpecialAdviser(m): 9:29am On May 22
Many more crashes may follow this due to US sanctions. Iran is no match to USA.

But on a more serious note, US should stop intimidating other countries. My only anger with IRAN is their hatred for Israel. If not I enjoy it to see nations challenging US hypocrisy
Re: Iran Asked US For Help After Plane Crash, But Washington Was 'unable' by BondRiv: 10:19am On May 22
The work of the CIA. They wouldn't assist you.
Re: Iran Asked US For Help After Plane Crash, But Washington Was 'unable' by NothingDoMe: 1:10pm On May 22
Assist with what exactly? Are they asking for money? Because if it's money then US obviously cannot send them money to fund terrorist cells.

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