When a leader who stands for social justice dies, especially in the global South, on many occasions Western media organisations have tried to ‘construct an evil man’ out of the hero hailing from the developing world.

The United Nations Security Council is to hold an emergency meeting to address earlier hugely deadly airstrikes by the Israeli regime against the refugee-packed city of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip.

In a message to 12th parliament, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stresses the importance of strengthening and continuing “religious democracy” in Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said each member of the parliament is a representative of the entire nation which means that the main work of the lawmakers is to secure the country’s national interests.

In a poignant and sorrowful display, the people of Tehran gathered in overwhelming numbers to participate in the funeral ceremony for the late President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. The air was thick with grief as mourners from every corner of the city came together to honor their martyred president and foreign minister. Their presence and collective sorrow spoke volumes, reflecting a deep sense of loss and reverence for the men who had served their nation with such dedication. The streets echoed with heartfelt tributes, as the populace expressed their profound mourning and unwavering respect for President Raisi and Minister Amir Abdollahian.

The sad news of the martyrdom of Ayatollah Raisi, the popular, committed, and hardworking President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his honorable companions immersed everyone in indescribable grief and sorrow.

In honor of the martyrdom of Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, all the events planned to commemorate National Cultural Heritage Week have been canceled. According to the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ministry’s announcement on Monday, all the programs in celebration of the national Cultural Heritage Week within the country are canceled until further notice.

In a message of condolence, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has offered his condolences on the martyrdom-like demise of the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and his esteemed entourage. The following is the full text of his message.

In a tragic helicopter crash, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, along with other officials, lost their lives en route to the provincial capital city of Tabriz. A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a “tough landing” on Sunday during a visit to the country’s northwest, the national TV reported. The incident occurred as a result of dense fog in the region, which is making conditions difficult for rescue teams, the TV said.