Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. He said that Raisi was a true friend of Russia.
"Please accept my deep condolences regarding the great tragedy that befell the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi was an outstanding politician who devoted his whole life to serving his motherland. As a true friend of Russia, he made an invaluable personal contribution to the development of good neighborly relations between our countries and made great efforts to bring them to the level of strategic partnership," Putin said in a telegram of condolence, the Kremlin said.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the country's President Xi Jinping also expressed his condolences over Raisi's death.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan also expressed his condolences, saying that Raisi was a "valuable colleague and brother".
"As a colleague who personally witnessed his efforts for the peace of the Iranian people and our region during his time in power, I remember Mr. Raisi with respect and gratitude," Erdogan wrote on the X social network, adding that Turkey stands with Iran in these challenging times. times.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, expressed his condolences on behalf of the European Union (EU).
"The EU expresses its sincere condolences for the death of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian, as well as other members of their delegation and crew in a helicopter crash," Michel said on X.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply saddened" by Raisi's death, adding that the late Iranian president had contributed to "strengthening India-Iran bilateral relations".
"My sincere condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran at this sad time," Modi wrote on social media.
The President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, said that he was very sad to have to say goodbye to an "exemplary personality and an outstanding leader of the world".
"Ebrahim is and always will be an excellent man, a defender of the sovereignty of his people and an unconditional friend of our country," wrote Maduro on the social network X. The Prime Ministers of Pakistan, India and Iraq, the leader of the Yemeni Houthis, the Syrian President Bashar Al Assad also expressed their condolences. Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El Sisi and others.
Earlier today, the head of Russian diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov, described Raisi and Amirabdolakhian as "true and reliable friends" of Russia, reports Reuters.
"Their role in strengthening the mutually beneficial Russian-Iranian cooperation and partnership is immeasurable. We express our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as to the entire friendly people of Iran. Our thoughts and hearts are with you in this sad hour," Lavrov said.
The Russian Embassy in Tehran has expressed condolences for the death of Iranian President Raisi, who during his tenure supplied Russia with weapons used in the invasion of Ukraine. Condolences were also expressed by the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.
The Palestinian extremist movement Hamas thanked Raisi and Amirabdolahian for their support during their war with Israel, while Lebanon declared three days of national mourning.
Dutch right-wing populist Geert Wilders, known for his Islamophobic views, who is expected to be part of the country's new government, had a different message from the others.
"I hope that Iran will soon become a secular state again, that the Iranian people will get freedom, without the oppressive and barbaric Islamic mullah regime," Wilders wrote on the social network X (Twitter).
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