Following the passing of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign affairs minister alongside their delegation, leaders from around the world have extended their heartfelt condolences and sympathy with the Iranian nation and people.
Leaders across the globe have expressed their condolences and solidarity to the Iranian government and people.
Iranian president, Ibrahim Raisi and the minister of foreign Affairs, Hossein Amir Abdollahian and their companions succumbed to a helicopter crash on Sunday May 19, 2024 in the North Western province of East Azarbaijan, confirmed Iranian press TV on Monday.
Egypt’s president, Abdel fattah Al Sisi on Monday extended his sincere condolences and sympathy to the brotherly nation.
Similarly, Russian leadership, Vladimir Putin on X expressed « his condolences over the martyrdom of president Raisi, saying . I will forever retain the fondest memory of this wonderful man ».
Chinese president, Xi Jiping grieved that Chinese people have lost a ‘good friend’ with passing of President Raisi.
The leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has equally extended his condolences to the Iranian nation over the martyrdom of president Raisi and his companions in a helicopter crash, adding that the nation has lost a sincere and valuable servant. In a message on Monday, the leader announced five days of national mourning.
As condolence messages multiply, the late president’s remains alongside the other officials on board have been transported to the city of Tabriz. As per the country’s constitution, Iran’s first vice president, Mohammed Mokhber will serve as head of state for the next 50 days until a new presidential election is held by a special council. According to a broadcast by Press TV, Mokhber said during an emergency meeting that the government will function without disruptions until the new elections.
