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Saudi FM shows rare support for Iran after tragic helicopter accident

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Offers Condolences to Iran

In a show of solidarity, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed the Kingdom’s support for Iran and its people following the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a devastating helicopter crash.

During a heartfelt phone call with Iran’s acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani, Prince Faisal conveyed his deepest condolences over the untimely passing of the president and his delegation.

The tragic incident occurred when the aircraft carrying Raisi, 63, his foreign minister, and seven others crashed in a remote area of northwestern Iran. The wreckage was only discovered on Monday morning, highlighting the severity of the situation.