Prime Minister Masrour Barzani extends condolences to Iran
In a formal letter, Prime Minister Barzani conveyed his deep sorrow over the incident and extended his sympathies to the Iranian leadership and citizens.
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) -Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran in the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian, and several other high-ranking officials.
In a formal letter, Prime Minister Barzani conveyed his deep sorrow over the incident and extended his sympathies to the Iranian leadership and citizens. His message read:
"We extend our deepest condolences to the leadership, government, and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the death of President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian, and their companions."
"We ask God to place the souls of the deceased in His mercy and to grant patience and comfort to the families and the people of Iran in general. At this difficult time, we express our condolences and solidarity with the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran," the statement continued.
The tragic accident occurred in a rugged mountainous area in northwest Iran, leading to an outpouring of grief and condolences from leaders worldwide.
Prime Minister Barzani’s message underscores the solidarity and friendship between the people of the Kurdistan Region and Iran during this period of mourning.
Iranian media on Monday reported the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation after their helicopter crashed in a rugged mountainous area in northwest Iran. The helicopter, which went missing on Sunday, was found with "no sign" of life in the wreckage.
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Mehr News Agency announced, "Mr. Ebrahim Raisi was martyred" along with Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdullahian.
Official media broadcast a picture of Raisi accompanied by verses from the Holy Quran, though an official announcement is still pending. Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other officials expressed condolences on social media.