Erdoğan's Message on Reisi: "We Will Stand by Iran"

In his message, Erdoğan expressed his sorrow:

"I am deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate passing of my dear counterpart and brother, President Ebrahim Reisi of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in a helicopter crash. I pray to Allah for mercy on the late President Reisi. I also extend my prayers for the Foreign Minister and other individuals who lost their lives in the same helicopter. I offer my deepest condolences to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the government, the Iranian people, and the families of all the deceased.

As a counterpart who personally witnessed President Reisi’s efforts for the peace and well-being of the Iranian people and our region during his tenure, I remember him with respect and gratitude. As Turkey, we will stand by our neighbor Iran in these difficult and tragic times, just as we have done many times before."