Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Trump to Netanyahu: I will arrive in "Israel" on Sunday and deliver a speech at the Knesset.
Senior White House official to Al Mayadeen: The withdrawal will take less than 24 hours, after which the 72-hour period will begin.
Senior White House official to Al Mayadeen: After the Israeli government approves of the agreement, "Israel" will be required to withdraw to the demarcation line.
Al-Dali to Al Mayadeen: It is possible that the Rafah crossing will be opened in both directions in the coming hours to allow the wounded and ill to receive medical treatment.
Al-Rishq: What the occupation failed to achieve through genocide and starvation over two full years, it could not attain through negotiations.
Al-Rishq: Throughout every stage of the negotiations, our hearts and eyes were with our people in Gaza, that pure blood and those great sacrifices are bound by a pledge of loyalty and sacrifice.
Al-Rishq: The agreement is a national achievement par excellence, embodying our people's unity and alignment with the choice of resistance as the path to confronting the Zionist occupation.
Al-Rishq: This agreement stems from our historic responsibility toward our great people, our commitment to our legitimate rights, and it crowns the achievements of our resistance.
Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq: The ceasefire is the result of the great sacrifices and legendary patience of our people, as well as the strength and steadfastness of the resistance.
Palestinians in Gaza celebrate the declaration of a ceasefire.

Sayyed Khamenei receives mourning official delegations

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies + News websites
  • 22 May 2024 16:05
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

Iranian leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei receives official delegations extending condolences for the passing of President Raisi, acknowledging the loss of a prominent and capable leader.

Listen
  • x
  • Mourning Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on Wednesday. (AFP via Getty Images)
    Mourning Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on Wednesday (AFP via Getty Images)

Iranian leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei led the funeral prayer on Wednesday for the nation's President Ebrahim Raisi, and his accompanying delegation, who died in a tragic copter crash on Monday. Thousands of Iranians gathered in the streets of Tehran to mourn on the designated official day of mourning.

The funeral proceedings drew international dignitaries, including Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Russian Duma, and Jagdeep Dhankhar, the deputy president of India, leading high-level delegations. Additionally, representatives from Algeria, Tunisia, and Armenia paid their respects, further underlining the global significance of Raisi's passing.

لأول مرة بعد انتصار الثورة الإسلامية، رئيس جمهورية #تونس يصل طهران للمشاركة في تشييع جثمان الرئيس الشهيد إبراهيم رئيسي و رفاقه .#إيران#الميادين pic.twitter.com/Bbd7i1iMkr

— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) May 22, 2024

The attendance of key regional figures, such as Syrian Prime Minister Hussein Arnous, Azerbaijani ministers, Uzbekistan Parliament Speaker Nuriddinjon Ismailov, President of Tajikistan Imam Ali Rahman, President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region Nechervan Barzani underscored the broad impact of Raisi's legacy across the Middle East and Central Asia.

Upholding Raisi's principles: Affirmations in separate meetings

During a separate meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Sayyed Khamenei emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Iran and Armenia and closely monitoring developments in this regard.

On his account, Pashinyan expressed Armenia's shock upon learning about the death of the Iranian president, minister of Foreign Affairs, and their companions. He expressed confidence that under the guidance and leadership of Sayyed Khamenei, Iran's affairs would remain stable.

In the same context, the Iraqi prime minister conveyed condolences to the Iranian leader, on behalf of the Iraqi government and people, for the loss of Iran's late president and foreign minister, referring to them as "martyrs".

قائد الثورة والجمهورية الإسلامية السيد علي #خامنئي التقى رئيس الوزراء العراقي محمد شياع #السوداني الذي قدم له تعازي #العراق شعباً وحكومةً باستشهاد رئيس الجمهورية السيد #إبراهيم_رئيسي ورفاقه.#الميادين #الرئيس_الإيراني pic.twitter.com/DMSiWIuz8Y

— قناة الميادين (@AlMayadeenNews) May 22, 2024

Related News

Funeral route, Iran's early election procedures roadmap unveiled

Al Mayadeen family pays final respects to Farah & Rabih

Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas, also held a separate meeting with Sayyed Ali Khamenei.

Representing the state and people of Palestine, Haniyeh conveyed his condolences to the Iranian leader and the Iranian people for the tragic loss of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and their companions in the helicopter crash.

Meanwhile, the Iranian leader reciprocated by expressing gratitude for the sympathy extended by the Palestinian people, particularly those in Gaza, and offered condolences for the martyrdom of Haniyeh's children.

Highlighting the remarkable resilience of the Gaza populace, which has garnered global support, he noted the unexpected solidarity, such as US student Intifada —a testament to the unprecedented levels of support garnered by the Palestinian cause.

"No one would have believed that one day people in Japan hold demonstrations and chant in favor of Palestine in Persian," Sayyed Khamenei stressed.

He emphasized that Iran's acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, tasked with the country's executive affairs as per the constitution, will uphold the policies and principles regarding Palestine established by the late President Ebrahim Raisi with equal dedication and vigor.

Egyptian FM breaks ground with first-ever visit to Iran, meets Bagheri Kani

Iran's Acting Foreign Minister met and engaged in discussions with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Hassan Shoukry.

Shoukry arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to participate in the farewell ceremony for the late Iranian President, Foreign Minister, and their companions, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

This marks Sameh Hassan Shoukry's inaugural visit to Iran.

The gathering of international and regional leaders mirrored the profound impact of Raisi's presidency on global politics, most notably signaling an era of vital diplomatic communication for Iran and its allies.

Read more: Funeral route, Iran's early election procedures roadmap unveiled

  • Funeral
  • Ebrahim Raisi
  • Ali Khamenei
  • Iranian leader
  • Hossein Amir-Abdollahian
  • Iran

Most Read

Tucker Carlson speaks at a memorial for Charlie Kirk, Sunday, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (AP)

Tucker Carlson: Israeli officers gave orders on Iran inside Pentagon

  • Politics
  • 2 Oct 2025
A Hamas fighter in combat fatigues stands before the ceremony for the handover of Israeli captives to the Red Cross in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, February 22, 2025 (AP)

Hamas responds to Trump plan, backs Gaza withdrawal, exchange

  • Politics
  • 3 Oct 2025
Mossad’s secret role in Aldo Moro’s 1978 murder revealed

Mossad’s secret role in Aldo Moro’s 1978 murder exposed

  • Politics
  • 5 Oct 2025
The Palestinian resistance and the people of Gaza showed that after combating Israeli aggression for two years, they remain victorious in the face of oppression (Mahdi Rteil/Al Mayadeen English)

Al-Aqsa Flood two years on, a tale of victory

  • Politics
  • 6 Oct 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
An Israeli armored vehicle moves on a street of a local market during a military raid in the West Bank refugee camp of Balata, Wednesday, October 8, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Israeli settlers kill Palestinian youth near Ramallah amid raids

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during the Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran interested in resuming nuclear talks: Lavrov

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a news conference at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, April 25, 2025 (AP)
Politics

IMF head flags US budget, Europe Defense spending challenges

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, at UN headquarters (AP)
Politics

Meloni faces ICC complaint over Gaza genocide complicity with Israelis

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS