11:27, 20 May 2024
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan expressed his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Iran following the tragic helicopter accident that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials.
President Khachaturyan extended his sympathies to Iran, stating, “We share the grief of the people of Iran and wish them strength during this difficult time.”
The helicopter crash occurred during President Raisi’s return from a ceremony, resulting in the loss of all occupants on board. The first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber, will temporarily assume the duties of the president as per Iran’s constitution.