Ebrahim Raisi Death: Know About Iranian President's Wife And Family

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have been declared dead following a helicopter crash on May 19. Reuters reported this tragic news, citing statements from Iranian officials. The wreckage of the helicopter was discovered by rescuers over 12 hours later, on May 20 morning. Local media reported that there were "no signs of life" at the crash site.

Iranian President and Foreign Minister Die in Helicopter Crash

The crash occurred near Jolfa, a city situated on the border with Azerbaijan, approximately 600 kilometres (375 miles) northwest of Tehran, the Iranian capital. President Raisi was reportedly returning from a visit to neighbouring Azerbaijan.

According to local media, there were nine people on board the helicopter. These included Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Malek Rahmati (Governor of Eastern Azerbaijan province), Mohammad Ali Alehashem (Imam of Tabriz's Friday prayers), as well as a pilot, copilot, crew chief, head of security, and an additional bodyguard.

Heavy rains, fog, and strong winds were reported as the primary causes of the crash, with some describing the incident as a "hard landing." Following the crash reports on May 19, the chief of staff of Iran's army directed all army and elite Revolutionary Guards resources to be deployed for search and rescue operations.

In the early hours of May 20, several images and videos circulated on social media showing rescue teams wearing bright jackets and head torches as they huddled around a GPS device. The teams were searching a pitch-black mountainside on foot amidst a blizzard.

Rescue Operations and Investigations

Rescue operations were hampered by severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and snow. The rough terrain and poor visibility also made the search efforts challenging. Despite these difficulties, rescuers persisted throughout the night, demonstrating remarkable dedication to finding any possible survivors.

The local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash. Initial reports suggest that adverse weather conditions played a significant role, but a detailed inquiry will be necessary to confirm this.

Who is Ebrahim Raisi's Wife?

Raisi was married to Jamileh Alamolhoda, the daughter of Ahmad Alamolhoda, the Imam of Friday Prayers in Mashhad. Jamileh is an associate professor at Tehran's Shahid Beheshti University and the president of the university's Institute of Fundamental Studies of Science and Technology.

Alamolhoda earned her doctorate in the philosophy of education from Tarbiat Modares University in 2001. She joined the faculty of Shahid Beheshti University's School of Educational Sciences and Psychology and is now an associate professor. She teaches courses like the philosophy of higher education, anthropology in Islam, teaching methods, theoretical foundations of educational management, and philosophical schools and educational views for doctoral students.

Alamolhoda previously directed the Humanities Research Institute and founded the Institute of Fundamental Studies of Science and Technology at Shahid Beheshti University in 2013, where she continues to serve as director. This institute develops science and technology policy models by examining the epistemological and social aspects of these fields. In March 2020, she was appointed secretary of the "Council for the Transformation and Renovation of the Educational System of the Country" by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution.

The couple has two daughters and two grandchildren. One daughter studied at Sharif University, and the other at Tehran University.