President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Iran following the tragic helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials. President Muizzu shared his sentiments in a post on X on Monday.
President Muizzu's message underscores the solidarity of the Maldives with Iran during this difficult period.
"Deeply saddened by the untimely death of President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in the tragic helicopter crash. I pray to Almighty Allah to bless the souls of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Abdollahian, and others who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident and to grant them Jannatul Firdaus. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and people of Iran at this time of profound grief," President Muizzu wrote.
The helicopter crash occurred in a foggy, mountainous region in northwest Iran, sparking an intense search and rescue operation. The deaths of President Raisi, 63, and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian, 60, have deeply affected the nation, which is already grappling with numerous challenges, including heightened geopolitical tensions and internal unrest.
President Muizzu's message underscores the solidarity of the Maldives with Iran during this difficult period.
"Deeply saddened by the untimely death of President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran in the tragic helicopter crash. I pray to Almighty Allah to bless the souls of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Abdollahian, and others who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident and to grant them Jannatul Firdaus. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and people of Iran at this time of profound grief," President Muizzu wrote.
Deeply saddened by the untimely death of President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of #Iran in the tragic helicopter crash. I pray to Almighty Allah to bless the souls of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Abdollahian, and others who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident and to…
— Dr Mohamed Muizzu (@MMuizzu) May 20, 2024
The helicopter crash occurred in a foggy, mountainous region in northwest Iran, sparking an intense search and rescue operation. The deaths of President Raisi, 63, and Foreign Minister Amirabdollahian, 60, have deeply affected the nation, which is already grappling with numerous challenges, including heightened geopolitical tensions and internal unrest.
