Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolence on the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who was killed in a helicopter crash on Monday. In his X handle, PM Modi said Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow.
Raisi’s helicopter, which was part of an envoy, crashed in the north of the country after getting into difficulty in dense fog.
