Ebrahim Raisi, The Eighth President Of Iran, Has Been Martyred: Iran’s Cabinet Issues Statement (Image: IRNA)

Iran’s Cabinet has issued a statement following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage in a helicopter crash in East Azarbaijan Province, northwest of the country.

Ebrahim Raisi, the eighth president of Iran, was killed after a helicopter carrying him and his entourage crashed in the Varzaghan region on Sunday. In a statement issued on Monday, the Iranian cabinet confirmed the tragic incident, noting that it occurred on the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam.

The cabinet highlighted President Raisi”s unwavering dedication and ultimate sacrifice in the service of his nation. The statement emphasized that President Raisi always took significant steps to advance the country.

The ministers extended their condolences over the martyrdom of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, East Azarbaijan Province’s Governor Malek Rahmati, Mehdi Mousavi, the head of Raisi’s guard team, and other officials who were accompanying them.

“We assure our loyal and beloved nation that the path of service will continue with the tireless spirit of Ayatollah Raisi, the hero and servant of the nation, and the faithful friend of the leadership. With the help of God Almighty and the cooperation of the honorable people, there will be no shortcoming in the Jihadi management of the country,” the statement concluded.