The news has sent shockwaves across the globe, prompting responses from various international entities.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was among the first to respond. On Monday, NATO spokesperson Farah Daklallah expressed the alliance's condolences to the people of Iran.
“Our condolences to the people of Iran for the death of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and others who perished in the helicopter crash,” Daklallah said in a statement on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The loss of President Raisi and his colleagues is a significant event, and the condolences from NATO reflect the global impact of this unfortunate incident. Further details about the crash are awaited as investigations continue. (ILKHA)