The national flag is flying half-mast throughout the country as one-day state mourning is being observed today as a mark of respect on the demise of Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The President of Iran and Foreign Minister were killed in a helicopter crash.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar Visits Embassy of Iran, Conveys Deepest Condolences on Death of Iranian President
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today visited the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi to convey India’s deepest condolences on the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said, they will always be remembered as friends of India who contributed immensely to the growth of the India-Iran relationship.
He said the government of India stands in solidarity with the people of Iran at this very difficult time.