Washington, DC [US], The United States on Monday expressed condolences over the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash in the country's mountainous northwest region. The helicopter, which was carrying other officials, disappeared in the mountains of northwestern Iran after making a 'hard landing' on Sunday. His death was confirmed on Monday morning, about 16 hours after the helicopter he was traveling in crashed in bad weather. In a message of solidarity over the death, the US also reaffirmed its support for the people of Iran and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms. "The United States expresses its official condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran.As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms,” U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement. Had an accident on Sunday. Raisi was returning to Iran after a visit to Azerbaijan when his helicopter crashed due to bad weather on Sunday afternoon. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled Raisi's demise and acknowledged Raisi's contribution in strengthening India-Iran bilateral relations. “Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic passing of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.His contribution in strengthening India-Iran bilateral relations will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. Mourning. India stands with Iran in this hour of grief. Following the announcement of the death of Raisi and his team, the Iranian Cabinet held an emergency session chaired by Vice President Mohammad Mokhbar on Sunday afternoon, the Press T reported, along with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on the Aras River. An Al Jazeera reporter said That "Looking at the wreckage of the helicopter, the chances of anyone surviving in such an accident are extremely slim.We saw that the entire cabin of the helicopter was completely burnt." The publication added that Iranian officials "are saying that some of the bodies were burned beyond recognition and that they have not been able to identify who died at the scene. Drone footage of the wreckage, taken by the Red Crescent, was broadcast on state media. It showed the crash site on a steep cliff, a wooded hill, with much of the helicopter visible apart from the blue and white tail, CNN reports. This is the first time Iran has faced such a situation.The country has never seen a President and a Foreign Minister before. The minister's disappearance is a situation never seen before after a helicopter crash, Al Jazeera reports Following reports of the death of the Iranian president and foreign affairs minister, the government cabinet called an urgent meeting, according to IRN.