Condolences to Iran from world leaders

World leaders have extended their condolences following the helicopter crash that resulted in the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his delegation, and the crew. Pakistan declared a national day of mourning with flags lowered to half-mast. In Lebanon, a 3-day mourning period was declared.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and the delegation’s tragic death in a helicopter crash prompted world leaders to convey their condolences. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over Raisi’s tragic death and stated that the people of India stand with Iran. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro described Iranian President Raisi as a friend in tough times and praised him as an extraordinary leader.

European Council President Charles Michel stated, ‘The European Union extends its condolences for the deaths of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Abdollahian, other delegation members, and the crew in the helicopter crash.’ Japanese Government Spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi conveyed Japan’s deep condolences to the Iranian government and people for the deaths of Raisi and Abdollahian.

In his statement, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered his deepest condolences to the Iranian government and people for the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and others in a tragic accident. He expressed solidarity with Iran during this difficult time.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II expressed his deepest condolences to his brothers, leaders, the Iranian government, and people for the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and others. He stated that Jordan stands with its Iranian brothers in this challenging time.

Pakistan and Lebanon declared mourning periods. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif described Raisi’s death as a ‘terrible loss’ and emphasized their friendship. As a gesture of solidarity with the Iranian people, Pakistan declared a national day of mourning with flags lowered. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced a 3-day mourning period and lowering of flags.

Russia’s Kremlin published a message of condolences from President Vladimir Putin to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Putin praised Raisi as an extraordinary politician who dedicated his entire life to serving his country, fostering good neighborly relations between Russia and Iran, and working towards a strategic partnership.

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko also expressed his condolences, highlighting Raisi’s selfless service to the Iranian people. Iraqi President Barham Salih expressed sorrow over the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, affirming Iraq’s support for the Iranian people. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi extended condolences to the Iranian government and people, expressing solidarity with them. President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Nechirvan Barzani also conveyed his condolences to the Iranian government and people for the deaths of Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian.