New Delhi: Following the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Overseas Minister Amir-Abdollahian, the Authorities of India has determined that there will likely be in the future’s state mourning on Tuesday (Could 21) all through the nation as a mark of respect to the departed dignitaries.
Ministry of Dwelling Affairs mentioned that the Nationwide flag will likely be flown at half-mast all through the nation on all buildings the place it’s flown often and there will likely be no official leisure on the day.
The Iranian President was coming back from a go to to Azerbaijan when his helicopter crashed in Tabriz metropolis. The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has lowered its flag to half-mast following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the Overseas Minister, and different high-ranking officers in a helicopter crash.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a deadly helicopter crash. In a submit on social media platform X, PM Modi acknowledged Raisi’s contribution in strengthening the India-Iran bilateral relationship.
“Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening the India-Iran bilateral relationship will all the time be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his household and the folks of Iran. India stands with Iran on this time of sorrow,” PM Modi tweeted.
The helicopter carrying Raisi, Overseas Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and his accompanying delegation crashed a day in the past within the Dizmar forest, nestled between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azarbaijan Province, state media outlet Press TV reported right now.
Earlier right now, Iranian state media IRNA shared drone footage shot by the Crimson Crescent displaying the wreckage of the crashed helicopter. Information outlet Tasnim, which is affiliated with the nation’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, reported that Raisi’s funeral will likely be held tomorrow in Tabriz.
