World leaders have responded to the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, who perished in a helicopter crash on Sunday. The helicopter crash-landed due to bad weather in Iran\u2019s East Azerbaijan province while returning from Khoda Afarin County to Tabriz.<\/p>\n
The international community expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences on Monday, with tributes flowing from various regional and global leaders. Countries across the Middle East and beyond voiced their support for the Iranian government during this difficult time.<\/p>\n
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his profound sadness and shock at the news of President Raisi\u2019s death. \u201cMy heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow,\u201d Modi said.<\/p>\n
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also expressed his grief over Raisi\u2019s sudden passing. \u201cToday, after bidding a friendly farewell to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, we were profoundly troubled by the news of a helicopter carrying the top delegation crash-landing in Iran. Our prayers to Allah Almighty are with President Ebrahim Raisi and the accompanying delegation,\u201d Aliyev stated. He added that Azerbaijan is ready to offer any assistance needed to Iran following the immense loss.<\/p>\n
Pakistan\u2019s Prime Minister and President Shehbaz Sharif announced that the country would observe a day of mourning and fly the national flag at half-mast in honor of Raisi and Abdollahian. \u201cPakistan had the pleasure of hosting President Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on a historic visit less than a month ago. They were good friends of Pakistan. Pakistan will observe a day of mourning, and the flag will fly at half-mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with Brotherly Iran,\u201d Sharif tweeted.<\/p>\n
Hamas, in a statement, expressed solidarity with Iran\u2019s supreme leader and the Iranian people, referring to the crash as an \u201cunfortunate accident and painful tragedy.\u201d The statement read, \u201cMay He inspire the brotherly Iranian people and the families and loved ones of the victims with patience and good condolences.\u201d<\/p>\n
According to local media, Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber will now assume the powers of the presidency. The country is expected to hold an election within 50 days to elect Raisi\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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