World leaders have expressed concern and solidarity with Iran following the news of Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crash in the northwest of the country. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, who had just inaugurated a joint dam with Raisi, offered assistance, while Armenia and Turkey also expressed sympathy and readiness to help.
In Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari, and Parliament Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq conveyed their deep concern and solidarity with Iran. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed solidarity and prayers for the well-being of President Raisi and his entourage.
Afghanistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, Russia, and Venezuela all expressed concern and offered support to Iran. The United States and the European Union are monitoring the situation closely, with Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic activating rapid response services in response to Iran’s request for assistance.
The global outpouring of support underscores the importance of international cooperation in times of crisis. As rescue operations continue, the world stands united in solidarity with Iran, hoping for the safe recovery of President Raisi and his entourage.