TEHRAN - Prominent Iranian figures have expressed profound condolences over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage on Sunday.

General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, conveyed deep sorrow in his message, reaffirming the Armed Force's commitment to supporting the government. "The armed forces will stand by the government and serve the dear nation at this critical moment, as they have in the past," General Bagheri emphasized.

Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), extolled the late President Raisi as an "ideal pattern" who diligently served the Iranian nation throughout his tenure.

Major General Abdol Rahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, echoed this sentiment in his condolence message, pledging that the army remains ready to sacrifice for the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that President Raisi held a special place in the hearts of the Iranian people and that his memory will be "eternal."

Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani honored the late President by noting that Raisi was martyred while serving the Iranian nation.

Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi expressed in his message that the legacy of the martyrs in service to Iran continues. "The serving president and his companions achieved their long-standing wish and joined the martyrs," Vahidi stated, highlighting Iran’s resilience in the face of past crises, such as the martyrdom of figures like Beheshti, Rajaei, and Bahonar.

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior foreign policy adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, mourned the martyrdom of Ebrahim Raisi as "a great loss," and testified to his sincerity, inner purity, and passion for service.

Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, described President Raisi as a hardworking, tireless, and beloved figure.

Former President Hassan Rouhani reflected on the incident as a tragic chapter in the history of the Islamic Revolution.

Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expressed his condolences for the loss of President Raisi and his entourage, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the departed souls.

Ex-President Mohammad Khatami called the incident "tragic" and described Raisi as "respected, serving, and hardworking" in his condolence message.

Eshagh Jahangiri, former Vice President of Iran, also mourned Raisi, calling him "an exceptional figure" and praising his honesty regarding moral issues.

Former Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani noted that the tragic loss of President Raisi and his companions has saddened everyone. He prayed for divine mercy for those who lost their lives.

Ali Akbar Salehi, former Chief of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, asked for forgiveness and divine mercy for the deceased in his condolence message.