Marcos condoles with Iran after President Raisi’s death

This handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi shows him addressing and giving the annual address to the nation for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in Tehran on March 20, 2024. Iranian media declared President Ebrahim Raisi dead on May 20, 2024 after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous northwestern region, but there has not yet been any official confirmation. Agence France-Presse

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday offered his condolences to the people of Iran following the shocking death of  President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian.

Raisi and Abdollahian lost their lives after their helicopter crashed in a mountainous region in Iran.

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“We offer our deepest condolences to the people and the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially to the families and loved ones of the late President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, and their companions in this tragic incident,” said Marcos in an X post.

“The Filipino people mourn with you and will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time,” said Marcos.

Raisi’s death came amid growing tensions in the Middle East, as Israel continues to attack Gaza.