Indeed we belong to God, and indeed to Him we shall return.
The Supreme Council of National Resistance, with profound sorrow and deep regret, extends its heartfelt condolences on the honorable martyrdom of His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, to the government and great nation of Iran, his respected family, and all his admirers and followers. The Council prays to Almighty God to grant the departed eternal mercy and vast divine forgiveness, and to bestow patience, endurance, and peace upon his survivors.
Following the announcement of his martyrdom, a wave of grief and sorrow has spread among Muslim nations and public opinion across the region. As one of the most significant and influential religious and political figures in Iran and the Islamic world, he played a vital role for decades in intellectual guidance, political leadership, and support for the major causes of the Islamic world, maintaining a prominent and active presence in key regional developments.
Undoubtedly, the loss of such a figure will be a significant and impactful event in the intellectual and political dynamics of the region. His extensive services and efforts in various fields including strengthening religious discourse, supporting political independence, and emphasizing Islamic identity and brotherhood among Muslims will remain in the historical memory of nations.
The Supreme Council of National Resistance, while expressing its deep sympathy, considers his martyrdom a great and irreparable loss and emphasizes the importance of preserving unity, solidarity, and wisdom in the pursuit of stability and peace in the region.