Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, Reuters quoted officials and state media said on Monday.The following are reactions to the news:HAMAS STATEMENT:The statement conveyed Hamas& &deepest condolences and solidarity& to Iran'sSupreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government, and the Iranian people for &this immense loss.&It praised the deceased Iranian leaders for supporting the Palestinian cause and resistance against Israel and expressed confidence that Iran's&deep-rooted institutions& will enable it to overcome &the repercussions of this great loss.&MOHAMMED ALI AL-HOUTHI, HEAD OF YEMEN&S HOUTHI SUPREME REVOLUTIONARY COMMITTEE, ON X, FORMERLY TWITTER:&Our deepest condolences to the Iranian people, the Iranian leadership, and the families of President Raisi and the accompanying delegation on their reported martyrdom.
We ask God to grant their families patience and solace.
Verily we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.
The Iranian people will remain adhering to the loyal leaders of their people, by God'swill.&INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI ON X, FORMERLY TWITTER:&Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic demise of Dr.
Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
His contribution to strengthening India-Iran bilateral relationship will always be remembered.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and the people of Iran.
India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow.&The post Reactions to the death of Iran'spresident in a helicopter crash first appeared on Ariana News.