Iran releases report on Raisi's helicopter crash

TEHERAN — No traces of bullets or similar items have been detected on the wreckage of the crashed helicopter that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, with no suspicions discovered, according to the first report released by the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces.

Following the May 19 accident, an investigation committee composed of experts, specialists and technicians arrived at the scene the next morning, the semiofficial Tasnim News Agency reported on Friday.

The helicopter had remained on its predetermined course and had not deviated from the flight route, said the report released on Thursday.