No evidence of electronic interference or sabotage has been found in the helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian General Staff said.
According to the IRNA news agency, the General Staff issued a report on the helicopter crash, stating that most of the documents and records related to the helicopter's repair and maintenance were carefully examined, and no defects were found that could have caused the accident.
The report explained that communication was maintained with the helicopter during the mission and up to 69 seconds before the accident, ruling out any interruption in the communications system or frequency interference.
The report also noted that the current and expected weather conditions from Tabriz Airport (the starting point) to the first and second destinations were favorable and suitable for flight conditions according to visual flight laws.
It added that the weather on the return leg needs further investigation after statements from the pilots and passengers of the other two helicopters are examined.
According to the report by specialized experts, no effects of electronic warfare were observed on the helicopter.