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Explore global leaders’ reactions to Iran president Ebrahim Raisi’s death in helicopter crash
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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian have been found dead, after their helicopter crashed in a sudden, intense fog in mountainous terrain. The incident has grabbed headlines across the globe.
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, holding the final say in the nation, quickly named Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as caretaker. But the deaths mark yet another hit to Iran facing pressures both at home and abroad.
In accordance with Article 131 of the Constitution, Vice-President Mr. Mokhber will be the head of the Executive Branch & is obliged to cooperate with the heads of the Legislative & Judiciary Branches in facilitating the election of a new president within a maximum of 50 days.
— Khamenei.ir (@khamenei_ir) May 20, 2024
The Iranian regime has offered no cause for the helicopter crash nor suggested sabotage triggered the incident. In the capital Tehran, businesses remained open and children attended school, although amid a noticeable presence of security forces.
The incident comes as the brutal Israel-Hamas war continues. Iran-backed Hamas led the October 7 attack that started the conflict, and Hezbollah – also supported by Tehran, has fired rockets at Israel. Last month, Iran launched a drone-and-missile attack on Israel.
The Gaza crisis has brought a significant portion of the Middle East into utter chaos. Hamas militants killed some 1,200 people in Israel on October 7 and took many others hostages. Israel’s retaliatory strikes, on the other hand, have already claimed 35,500 lives.
Global leaders’ reactions to Ebrahim Raisi’s death
President of UAE
I extend my deepest condolences to the Iranian government and people over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and those accompanying them following a tragic accident. We pray that God grants them eternal rest and we extend our…
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) May 20, 2024
Prime Minister of India
Deeply concerned by reports regarding President Raisi’s helicopter flight today. We stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in this hour of distress, and pray for well being of the President and his entourage.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 19, 2024
Emir of Qatar
صادق التعازي للجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية حكومةً وشعباً في وفاة الرئيس إبراهيم رئيسي ووزير الخارجية حسين أمير عبداللهيان والمسؤولين المرافقين في حادث المروحية الأليم، سائلين الله تعالى لهم الرحمة والمغفرة ولذويهم جميل الصبر والسلوان. إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون.
— تميم بن حمد (@TamimBinHamad) May 20, 2024
President of Turkey
Geçirdiği helikopter kazasında maalesef vefat ettiğini öğrendiğimiz, değerli mevkidaşım, kardeşim, İran İslam Cumhuriyeti Cumhurbaşkanı Sayın İbrahim Reisi’ye Cenab-ı Allah’tan rahmet niyaz ediyorum.…
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) May 20, 2024
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