Iranian analyst abbas faiz gave me his thoughts and reflections on the events of the day so far. Well, i think the scenario that they would probably find the occupants of the helicopter alive may have become somewhat unlikely. So the next scenario might be that they probably know, based on past practice, past practice of the government of the Islamic Republic, they probably know what has happened. And then, again, we have two possibilities. The first possibility is that if, for example, Ebrahim Raisi is still alive, but injured. In that case, i think they would announce the news straightaway and very quickly. But if there is another news for example, that, you know, he is not alive the past practice of the Islamic Republic has been to suppress that news, to suppress that news for quite a few days. And this happened at the time of the death of ayatollah khomeini, and they really announced it several days later. Now, why would they suppress the news . That is really a very big question a
The aircraft in rain and thick fog. Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei has assured the country that there will be no disruption to state affairs. Heres a brief bit of what he said in his first Public Statement about the. Translation may god return the president to the people. I the iranian nation should rest assured they will be no disruption to the running of the country. The reaction to the crash. I the reaction to the crash. I have the reaction to the crash. I have the fine and well and we get to enjoy the news of them being well. This news is unfortunate both for the government and the people. It the government and the people. If anything happens it will take time to replace. It will be chaotic. It to replace. It will be chaotic. [it was to replace. It will be chaotic. Was 100 an to replace. It will be chaotic. It was 100 an accident. It was a cold climate was 100 an accident. It was a cold climate and was 100 an accident. It was a cold climate and it was 100 an accident. It
On the right. Theyd both been on a trip to irans border with azerbaijan. Inaugurating a new dam project. Right here. Helicopter outside image still we ve got an image of him on the ground at the site the one carrying the president and Foreign Minister crashed in mountainous territory in heavy inclement weather. All contact with that helicopter was then lost. A correspondent has this report. You can see how bad conditions were in the area, as the Rescue Operation was under way. A fleet of ambulances on standby. The army is reported to have ordered all resources needed to be thrown at the search. Members of irans red crescent scoured the rugged landscape on foot for any sign of the missing helicopter, but Poor Visibility made it difficult for the rescue teams to reach the scene of the crash even to locate it. Translation there are currently | three drone teams in the area but| due to the thick fog and low visibility, the drones were not able to successfully operate. There are also three
Not confirm immediately that his death, i mean, the death of Ebrahim Raisi, and the Islamic Republic is figuring out how to publish the news and how actually to prepare themselves for the aftermath. They are fearing from what is going to happen after publishing such news because he was such an important figure personally to the Supreme Leader and also for the Islamic Republic in general. What you have been speaking, the news wires have just put out some comments from the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei telling iranians not to worry after the president s Helicopter Accident. Those words, not to worry, are you surprised he has said that . Has said that . Well, i think it is kind of like has said that . Well, i think it is kind of like may has said that . Well, i think it is kind of like may be has said that . Well, i think it is kind of like may be self has said that . Well, i think it is| kind of like may be self soothing methods because Ebrahim Raisi is such an important figure for h
From them. The army is now getting in touch with families, i know, and, you know, im keeping my hopes up that theyre alive and well. I know their father and his spouse were taken, also, because weve seen one of the videos. Videos that hamas put on, so we know theyre alive. Im hoping that theyre with them. An israeli mother sharing the story of her sons who were taken hostage by hamas. The Terrorist Group is now threatening to execute dozens of people they have captured, quote, Without Warning. Meaning israeli israel is promising a complete Siege Of Gaza, launching more air strikes overnight while cutting off the area from basic necessities. Were going to get a live report for the latest on all of that straight ahead, right here on morning joe. Good morning and welcome to morning joe. It is tuesday, october 11th. According to israeli authorities, more than 900 israelis have been killed since the fighting began on saturday. The Health Ministry in gaza says 700 palestinians are dead. 11 a