A few days back when Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi came to Pakistan, he was warmly welcomed by the Pakistani leadership and nation. That time he was given a historic reception in different cities of Pakistan.
Yesterday on the sudden death of Ibrahim Raisi, along with the Iranian nation the people of Pakistan are equally involved in this grief. This has been demonstrated by the Pakistani leadership. On the martyrdom of the Ibrahim Raisi, President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, high officials have expressed their condolences to the Iranian nation.
According to the Iranian media the president of Iran, Ibrahim Raisi and the foreign minister were also killed in the helicopter crash. The spokesperson of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and the governor of East Azerbaijan were also on board the helicopter, according to the Iranian news agency Tehran Times.
It is to be noted that the helicopter accident happened 100 km away from Tabriz. According to news Agency, Ayatollah Ali Hashim, the spokesperson of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Malik Rahmati, the governor of East Azerbaijan were also in this helicopter.
Before that the head of Irani Hilal Ahmar said that after the crash of President Raisi’s helicopter, there was no sign of the surviving passengers. According to Iranian media, the wreckage of president Raisi helicopter was found at the crash site. Earlier, the Iranian official said that after the helicopter crash, the expectations of President Ibrahim Raisi’s survival and survival are low. The helicopter of Iranian President Raisi was completely burnt.
It should be remembered that the Iranian nation has known Ebrahim Raisi as a judge and writer for four decades but he appeared on the international horizon for the first time in the 2017 general elections when he contested the first presidential election against Hassan Rouhani.
At that time he could not win the election but he won the hearts of the people that is the reason why the people chose him as the president of Iran for the next term in 2021.
It should be remembered that he said during a speech at the United Nations that “the Holy Quran will remain safe as long as the universe is existing, no one can erase Quran for which the Muslim Ummah paid tribute to him and is paying tribute today.
Moreover, his actions in support of the innocent Palestinians will always be remembered. Ibrahim Raisi was a tall personality and his services for peace and development in the region are admirable.
This is the reason why when US, forces were withdrawn from Afghanistan in 2021, Ibrahim Raisi was considered to be a supporter of regional sovereignty in foreign policy. That he said no terrorist group will be allowed to gain a foothold.
It should be remembered that during his time, he took far-reaching measures to promote peace and business in the region, the effects of which will be felt for a long time.
He also played an important role in eradicating the historical standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia. This is the reason why these days these countries are now seen side by side. The Iranian nation is in mourning for the loss of such a distinguished leader and the whole world mourns over him, while Iran’s brother Islamic republic of Pakistan has also declared mourning and its flag was down on Monday for one day on the special order of the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. On the other hand, Iran is receiving condolence messages from the whole world, which proves that Ibrahim Raisi was not only the president of Iran but the whole Islamic world recognized him as their leader, especially when Israel attacked Palestine. His government not only defended the oppressed Palestinians, but also attacked Israel and gnashed its teeth.
Certainly, this is an irreparable loss for the Muslim Ummah and the space created by the martyrdom of Ibrahim Raisi will never be filled.
