The claim
The video claimed to be footage of the helicopter carrying Raisi
Original review summary
The review found that the video claimed to show Raisi’s helicopter crash was filmed in July 2022 and instead shows a Border Patrol MI-8 helicopter crash in Gudauri, Georgia. It distinguishes that footage from the crash in Azerbaijan that killed Raisi.[S1]
Additional context
A preliminary report dated May 23, 2024, said there were no signs of gunfire or similar damage and noted that adverse weather and terrain delayed rescue efforts. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Factcrescendo Thailand original review
Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026