Israel-Mossad behind Iran President Ebrahim Raisi's chopper crash? Internet abuzz with conspiracy theories
By Sunita Iyer | First Published May 20, 2024, 12:30 PM ISTIranian state-run media have confirmed the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash in the province of East Azerbaijan on Sunday as they headed towards the city of Tabriz.
The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, alongside key officials, in a helicopter crash on Sunday has sent shockwaves throughout Iran and beyond. As the nation mourns the loss of its leader, speculation and conspiracy theories about the circumstances surrounding the crash have begun to emerge, with some pointing fingers at Israel and its intelligence agency, Mossad.
⚠️ At the location of the crash site pic.twitter.com/TL5OE16iZi
— Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil)Footage of the President's helicopter crash in has been released by authorities.
There are no signs of survivors. 🤯
If this results in an Iranian uprising I don't know which side I'll pick, because I've virtue signaled for both in the past.
Mossad ! pic.twitter.com/ehCGchExsA
Raisi, known for his hard-line stance and close ties to Iran's supreme leader, had a controversial legacy marked by his involvement in the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and Iran's pursuit of uranium enrichment. His presidency was characterized by heightened tensions with neighboring countries, particularly Israel, culminating in a substantial drone-and-missile attack on Israeli territory.
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The official explanation for the helicopter crash cited adverse weather conditions, including rain and fog, as contributing factors. However, given the political climate and Raisi's contentious tenure, questions have been raised about the possibility of foul play. In particular, some Iranians have speculated that Israel could have orchestrated the crash as a means of eliminating a perceived threat.
Iranian Leader Feared Dead: Why Did Iran's President Fly A Helicopter Into A Mountain Blizzard? pic.twitter.com/l8TEPTeDYD
— Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones)Recent escalations between Iran and Israel, including the assassination of an Iranian general in Damascus followed by Iran's retaliatory missile barrage, have fueled suspicions of Israeli involvement. Mossad, known for its covert operations against Iranian interests, has been implicated in various incidents in the past. However, the notion of Mossad targeting a sitting president raises eyebrows and prompts skepticism among experts.
Proving that legacy media takes everything Islamic Regime and HMS say at face value, French i24 covers the ridiculous claim that Mossad Agent “Eli Kuptar” was behind Raisi’s helicopter crash. 🤔🙄🤨
Source video: pic.twitter.com/RtZSdiaehD
The Economist reported on the speculation, acknowledging the historical animosity between Iran and Israel but highlighting the implausibility of Israeli involvement in such a high-profile assassination. Experts argue that assassinating a head of state would constitute a direct act of war, likely inviting a severe response from Iran. Israel's strategic focus has traditionally been on military and nuclear targets rather than political figures.
"There are strong reasons to doubt Israel’s involvement. It has never gone so far as to assassinate a head of state, an unequivocal act of war that would invite a fierce Iranian response," the Economist report said.
Despite the skepticism surrounding the conspiracy theories, the timing of the crash exacerbates regional tensions. The geopolitical environment is complicated by Iran's network of proxies in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen, especially in light of the current confrontation between Israel and Hamas. Any unrest among Iran's elite could give these factions more confidence and possibly spark larger hostilities.
Here's a look at how users on X, formerly Twitter, reacted to Iran President's death in a chopper crash with several pointing fingers at Israel:
Don't underestimate the power of and .
They are small in area but they are capable enough to destroy their enemies. pic.twitter.com/fykKGsI5YV
Mohammed died at age of 63, poisoned by a Jewish woman.
What a coincidence that Iranian President also died at the age of 63, and Iranians will blame it on Jewish Israeli conspiracy.
The pilot of the crashed helicopter was an Israeli Mossad agent named Eli Kopter.
Fireworks… pic.twitter.com/fZfp9AVjhE
Former MI5 agent Annie Machon explains how Israeli intelligence service Mossad bombed their own embassy in London in 1994 and stitched up two prominent Palestinian activists to take the rap.
Samar Alami and Jawad Botmeh received 20yr sentences for a crime they didn't commit. pic.twitter.com/uMY8o46ghf
Mossad is trending...
Former Mossad agent Victor Ostrovsky explains how Israel controls American diplomats, politicians, writers and journalists. Get the troublemakers labelled as anti-Semitic... and it’s a stain that can’t be removed.pic.twitter.com/UsJyhmyWdf
president Ebrahim Raisi has been now officially been declared as died in . Whatever be the reason this unverified suspicion on will result in unwanted destabilization of the Middle East which needs to be averted by world. https://t.co/hYJgsb1Xcj pic.twitter.com/g6bpsW5vKH
— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14)Mossad and CIA : Sometimes we assinate leaders
So can breathe.. 😮💨
pic.twitter.com/UHxp3XReBp
Mossad is behind it ! 🔻 pic.twitter.com/c1zA09vse7
— Zehra Balaban 🇵🇸 (@Zehra_Balbn)It can be an attempt by and result is the death of all top leadership of Iran pic.twitter.com/DFCQnXWRT5
— Hossein Baluch (@balochhealer89)
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