Iranian officials and media confirmed on May 20 that President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border.
At the time of the accident, the helicopter was also carrying Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Governor of East Azerbaijan Province Malek Rahmati, 1 Muslim cleric, 2 pilots and 3 security personnel.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11. Photo: WANA
Russian President Vladimir Putin
"Mr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi is an outstanding politician who devoted his life to serving the Fatherland."
"As a true friend of Russia, he made an invaluable personal contribution to the development of good-neighborly relations between the two countries and made great efforts to elevate the two countries to the level of strategic partnership."
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan
"As a colleague who personally witnessed his efforts for peace for the Iranian people and the region during his time in office, I remember Mr. Raisi with respect and gratitude."
Kurdistan Regional Government Leader Nechirvan Barzani
"The passing of President Raisi is a great tragedy and a profound loss for the Islamic Republic of Iran, its people and friends."
"However, we believe that the noble people of Iran and the Islamic Republic will overcome this great loss. May the Almighty God help and protect all, and may the memory of the deceased be blessed."
Arab League Director Ahmed Aboul Gheit
"We pray to God to grant them mercy and forgiveness, and to comfort their families with patience."
Chairman of the Sudan Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
"The President of the Sovereign Council extends his sincere condolences and sympathies to the friendly people of Iran, prays to Almighty God,... expresses the solidarity of the Government and people of Sudan with the leadership and people of Iran in the face of this great loss."
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
"I had the honor of meeting President Raisi on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last November."
“He demonstrated a deep commitment to the welfare of his people and the dignity of his nation, representing a proud and rich civilization rooted in the principles of Islam.”
"His dedication to justice and peace is truly inspiring. We are committed to strengthening Malaysia-Iran relations, working together for the betterment of our people and the Muslim world. Our commitment will be fulfilled."
President of the European Council Charles Michel
"The European Union expresses its sincere condolences on the passing of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian, as well as members of the delegation and crew in the helicopter crash. It extends its condolences to the families."
Japanese government spokesman Yoshihama Hayashi
Japan expressed its deepest condolences to the government and people of Iran on the passing of President Raisi and the Foreign Minister.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
"It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to an exemplary man and an outstanding world leader like President Raisi. He was and will always be an outstanding man, a defender of our nation's sovereignty and an unconditional friend of our country."
"From the land of Bolivar, we express our deepest condolences to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and pray for divine consolation for this great loss. We share the feelings of his family and our Iranian brothers and sisters in this difficult time."
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
"The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt sends his sincere condolences and sympathies to the brotherly Iranian people and prays that the President of Iran and the deceased may rest in peace in the mercy of Almighty God. The Arab Republic of Egypt expresses the solidarity of the leadership and people of Iran in this terrible incident."
Lebanon's Hezbollah group
Hezbollah prays to God to bless the dead with His mercy, protect Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and grant Iran the ability to overcome the ordeal with patience and determination.
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe
"I express my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the government and the people of Iran. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of President Raisi and his accompanying delegation."
King Abdullah II of Jordan
"I express my deepest condolences to my brothers, the leadership, the government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian and those who accompanied them, may God have mercy on them all."
"We stand in solidarity with our brothers in Iran in this difficult situation."
UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum
"Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. We pray that God will cover them with His great mercy and take them into His spacious Paradise."
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
In his condolences, Mr. Assad affirmed Syria's solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the families of those killed, adding that Syria worked with the late President to ensure that the strategic relations between Syria and Iran remained prosperous, recalling Mr. Raisi's important visit to Syria as part of strengthening relations for the benefit of both countries.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani
"We extend our sincere condolences and sympathies to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, His Excellency Ali Khamenei, as well as to the Iranian nation, its government and its people. We express our solidarity with the brotherly Iranian people and the officials of the Islamic Republic in this painful tragedy."
Hamas
Hamas expressed its "deepest condolences for this great loss". The group praised the slain Iranian leaders for supporting the Palestinians in their fight against Israel, and expressed confidence that Iran would overcome "the consequences of this great loss".
His Majesty the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
"I extend my heartfelt condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran... asking Almighty God to grant them and their families mercy and forgiveness with patience and comfort."
Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif
"The great nation of Iran will overcome this tragedy with its usual courage. Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and fly its flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with brotherly Iran."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
"I am deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic demise of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi. His contribution in strengthening India-Iran bilateral relations will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran at this time of grief."
Ngoc Anh (according to Reuters)
Source: https://www.congluan.vn/phan-ung-cua-the-gioi-truoc-su-qua-doi-cua-tong-thong-iran-trong-tai-nan-truc-thang-post296156.html
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