Message from the Iranian foreign minister on martyrdom of military commanders scientists and innocent women and children in Zionist regimes aggress

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

 مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِینَ رِجالٌ صَدَقُوا ما عاهَدُوا اللّهَ عَلَیْهِ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ قَضى نَحْبَهُ وَ مِنْهُمْ مَنْ یَنْتَظِرُ وَ ما بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِیلاً

 "Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah; some of them have fulfilled their vow, and some are still waiting, and they have not changed in the least." (Qur’an 33:23)

 With the strongest possible terms, I condemn the criminal aggression of the Zionist regime. On behalf of the diplomatic apparatus and my colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I offer my congratulations and condolences for the martyrdom of several commanders of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as some of our nation's most honored scientists, along with a number of innocent Iranian women and children who were martyred during the terrorist aggression of the despicable Zionist regime against Iran. I present them to Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance), the Revered Leader, the comrades and honorable families of the martyrs, and the noble people of Iran, and I pray for the elevation of their ranks in Paradise.

 Undoubtedly, the flag of defending the dignity, security, and sovereignty of Islamic Iran will remain aloft in the hands of the heroic comrades of these noble martyrs.

 I also pray to Almighty God for success and honor for the comrades and successors of these dear martyrs in fulfilling their responsibilities and defending the sovereignty of our beloved Iran.

 We make a covenant with the great nation of Iran and our exalted martyrs that we will employ all our capabilities and capacities to support the wise policies of the Islamic system and the decisive actions of the Armed Forces in powerfully defending our beloved Islamic homeland.

Peace be upon you and God's mercy,

Seyyed Abbas Araghchi

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran