The Commander of the IRGC in East Azerbaijan has announced that a signal from the helicopter of President Ebrahim Raisi and a crew member's mobile phone was received at the crash site a few minutes ago, Paralel.Az reports citing ILNA.

Brigadier General Abbasgholi Zadeh, Commander of the IRGC in East Azerbaijan, stated: "A few minutes ago, a signal from the helicopter and a crew member's mobile phone was received at the crash site."

He added: "We are currently en route to the targeted area with all military forces, and I hope we can bring good news to the people."