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Stocks drop as oil prices rise; Iran tensions and earnings are in focus
Investors were cautious on Monday, as they awaited earnings from high-profile U.S. firms this week and developments in the U.S./Iran conflict. Oil prices ?gained. Yemen's Houthis, who are allied with Iran, said that they would impose an naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. The announcement came despite indications that Washington and Tehran want to resume diplomatic efforts to stop a spiraling attack. Brent crude futures rose by around 1.3%, settling at $89.22 per barrel. U.S. West Texas intermediate crude climbed 0.9%, settling at $83.23, after reaching its highest level in June at $85.39. Oil prices are generally a negative factor for stocks, as they raise costs for both consumers and businesses. This week, several major U.S. firms like Intel and Alphabet will report their earnings. Peter Cardillo is the chief market economist of Spartan Capital Securities, a New York-based brokerage. He said that earnings are beginning to flow and this will provide a cushion for markets. He also said that chipmaker shares had recovered some of the recent sharp losses. The semiconductor index rose 0.6% Monday, after closing Friday at a record low of?more? than 20% below its June late-closing high. This confirms that it is in a bear market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped?30716 points or 0.59% to 51,839.26. The S&P 500 lost 14.41 points or 0.19% to 7,443.28. And the Nasdaq Composite was down 12.17 points or 0.05% to 25,508.07. The earnings season could reinforce or undermine this year's gains. This has been driven by an increase in AI capital expenditure, lifting semiconductor stocks and companies that have been seen as beneficiaries of the buildout. This season's show will give some insight into the AI trade, as well as chip makers, and provide more color about secondary effects of war. MSCI's global stock index fell by 3.23 points or 0.29 percent to 1,105.50. The pan-European STOXX 600 fell by 0.3%. U.S. Treasury rates rose as traders considered the impact of escalating oil prices due to the war in Iran. The U.S. economy is quiet this week, and Federal Reserve officials have a "blackout" period for public comments before the central bank meeting next Monday. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. notes increased 5.68 basis points, to?4.598%. According to LSEG, the European Central Bank is holding a policy-setting meeting this week. Markets are pricing in a 13.1% probability of a rate hike. Andy Burnham, Britain's seventh prime minister since a decade, took over Keir starmer and the sterling fell 0.12% to 1.3437. He promised to reshape Britain's politics and introduce a "new economic model". The dollar index (which measures the greenback versus a basket currencies) rose 0.18%, to 100.92. Meanwhile, the euro fell 0.19%, to $1.1417. Gold spot fell by 0.24%, to $4,007.00 per ounce. (Reporting from Caroline Valetkevitch and Alun John, in New York; additional reporting from Wayne Cole, in Sydney; editing by Nick Zieminski & Stephen Coates).
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New York Army veteran taken into custody after fire outside ICE offices
Authorities say a man protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was arrested on Monday, after he set off fireworks and ignited a fire on the steps leading to the ICE office in Lower Manhattan. The suspect was identified as Andrew Arrabaca a 43-year old U.S. Army Veteran living in Harlem. According to local news reports and authorities, on Monday morning a man appeared pour gasoline out of a bucket into the stairwells of 26 Federal Plaza. This office building also houses the FBI New York Field Office. He then lit it ablaze. Authorities said the suspect also ignited fireworks. He brought anti-ICE material. Department of Homeland Security announced on X, that a Federal Protective Service agent who detained the "anti-ICE rioter" was?injured. James Barnacle said that two other people had been?also lightly hurt,' at a press conference. Barnacle is the FBI assistant director for New York. Barnacle described the suspect as "an anti American, anti government extremist." James McDonald, Deputy U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York said that an investigation is ongoing and charges have not yet been filed. Arrabaca was not available for comment and it is unclear whether he has a lawyer. Officials have confirmed that Arrabaca was in the Army between 2001 and 2005, where he worked on Patriot?missiles systems. Authorities said that investigators traced the suspect on Monday to his Harlem home. Officials say he was able to reach Midtown via subway on Sunday, and then spent the night on the streets of Lower Manhattan. What happened outside 26 Federal Plaza on this morning was disturbing. Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, told reporters that he was'relieved' no one had been seriously injured and that a suspect has been taken into custody. Reporting by Doina chiacu in Washington; David Dee Delgado in New York and Maria Tsvetkova, with editing by Michelle Nichols & Cynthia Osterman
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Trump tightens waiver rules for defense supply chains
President Donald Trump signed an executive directive on Monday that makes it more difficult for U.S. Defense contractors to get waivers to purchase critical minerals and materials from China or other banned foreign suppliers. This is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to reduce its reliance on overseas supply chain for weapons production. Defense contractors must now do more than just show that a Chinese supplier offers the cheapest or easiest option. Companies requesting a waiver must prove that they have looked for alternatives, disclosed the origins of materials and provided a plan on how to reduce their reliance on banned suppliers. Contractors who fail to comply with the new requirements may face consequences in the procurement process, such as the loss of contract opportunities. Peter Navarro told reporters at a press conference before the executive order's release that "we have tried everything and are out of options". After the news, shares of MP Materials, a company in which the Pentagon holds an estimated 15% stake, closed Monday 1% higher, at $45.70. PENTAGON PUSHES OVERHAUL OF SUPPLY CHAINS Pentagon is pushing defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and others to expand rapidly weapons production. They are also trying to identify and eliminate hidden vulnerabilities in the supply chain. Many minerals and processed materials that are used in advanced systems such as missiles, aircraft, and other advanced'systems' still depend on Chinese suppliers. This leaves companies trapped between the need to reduce their dependence on Beijing, and an urgent requirement to continue supplying weapons to U.S. troops and allies. China has gradually restricted access to essential minerals and leveraged supply chains. The Trump administration is "seeking" to 'pull back the curtain on the defense supply chain, which can span dozens of suppliers and reach the company that makes the final weapon. MAPPING INDUSTRIAL BASE The order directs the Pentagon's mapping of those lower levels of the industrial base. This will give officials a better view of where vital minerals, components, and other materials come from and if foreign-controlled suppliers can threaten weapons production in a conflict. This is not paperwork. "This is not paperwork," Navarro?said. He argued that the Pentagon must know if missile systems or other platforms are dependent on foreign-controlled providers before a war begins. Contractors are also required to evaluate suppliers' foreign ownership, financial vulnerabilities, and manufacturing risks. They must replace any suppliers who are deemed unreliable.
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Trump tightens waiver rules for the defense supply chain
The executive order signed by President Donald Trump Monday will make it more difficult for U.S. Defense contractors to obtain waivers that would allow them to purchase critical minerals and materials from China and other banned?foreign?suppliers. This is the latest effort of the Trump administration to reduce reliance on overseas supply chain for weapons production. Defense contractors will now have to prove much more than that Chinese suppliers are the cheapest or easiest option. Companies seeking a waiver must prove that they have searched for 'alternatives', explain the source of their materials and present a plan on how to get away from prohibited suppliers. Contractors who don't do enough to source locally will lose their contracts. "No more": "We tried nothing and are out of options", White House advisor Peter Navarro said to reporters during a press briefing held before the executive order's release. The Pentagon is pushing defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and Boeing towards rapid expansion of weapons production, while still facing persistent vulnerabilities within the supply chains which feed the U.S. Military. Many of the critical minerals, processed materials, and advanced systems used in missiles and aircraft still depend on Chinese suppliers. This leaves companies trapped between the demands to move?away from Beijing and needing to keep weapons flowing into U.S. forces. The executive order also directs the Pentagon to develop rules requiring contractors to map critical supply chains from raw materials to finished military products. Companies will have to provide the source of components, minerals, software and other inputs that are used in certain weapons systems. This extends government visibility beyond prime contractors, to lower-tier providers. This is not paper work. "This is not paperwork," Navarro said. He argued that the Pentagon 'needs to be aware if missile systems -or other platforms- are dependent on foreign-controlled suppliers – before a war begins. Contractors are also required to evaluate suppliers' foreign ownership, financial vulnerabilities, and manufacturing risks. They must replace any suppliers who are deemed unreliable.
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Rate hike bets and US-Iran escalated oil prices have caused gold to fall.
Gold prices fell on Monday due to the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This also affected U.S. rates of interest. As of 2:50 pm EDT (1850 GMT), spot gold was down by 0.2%. U.S. Gold Futures for August Delivery settled at $4,015.90, down around 0.1%. The yields on the benchmark U.S. Treasury 10-year note increased by 0.4%. The U.S. Dollar was up by 0.2% making bullion more expensive for overseas buyers. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they struck U.S. assets in the Middle East after another night of U.S. bombing of Iranian cities. Yemen's Iran aligned Houthis also declared a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Brent crude oil prices are up after reaching a month-high, fueling inflation fears and stoking bets that interest rates will continue to rise. Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, but high interest rates tend to reduce the appeal of this non-yielding investment. David Meger is the director of metals at High Ridge Futures. He said that "higher energy prices are still in focus" as the escalation of tensions in the Middle East adds to the concern that the Fed's less than expected data on inflation last week may not be sufficient to prevent them from raising rates this year. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack has added her voice in a growing chorus that believes interest rates need to be raised to fight persistent inflation. This will set up a heated debate at the Fed’s next meeting, and could lead to disagreements during Kevin 'Warsh's 2nd meeting as the central bank chairman. According to CME FedWatch, traders now expect an interest rate increase in the U.S. by December. This is up from 73% last week. "We anticipate that the Fed won't raise rates until later in this year. We expect them to use balance sheet adjustments. Meger stated that we believe the realization of the situation?in the next month or two will actually add support to the gold market, and put pressure on the dollar. Other than that, silver spot gained 1.2%, to $56.55 an ounce. Platinum was up by 0.1%, at $1,592.86, while palladium rose by 0.9%, to $1,258,83. (Reporting and editing by Leroy Leo, Shailesh Kumar and Vedika Thorat in Bengaluru)
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Oil and semi-stocks are up, as is the price of equities.
The global stock index rose on Monday, as chipmaker stocks recovered from their recent sharp declines. Oil prices also increased slightly with investors cautious about the Gulf developments. Yemen's Iran aligned Houthis have declared a blockade of Saudi Arabia. Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that mediators have presented "proposals", signaling diplomatic contacts are still active. However, it did not provide any details. U.S. crude climbed 0.15%, to $82.61, and Brent rose 0.6% to $88.63 a barrel. Since the start of the U.S. - Iran conflict on February 28, higher oil prices have been a concern for both consumers and businesses. After last week's pullback in chip stocks, the equities have largely stabilized. Peter Cardillo is the chief market economist of Spartan Capital Securities, New York. He said that he was seeing some semiconductor stocks recover. The semiconductor index was up 1.5% on Saturday after it ended Friday more than 20 percent below its record-breaking high from late June. This confirms that the market is in a downturn. Oil prices are also a factor. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 158.80?points, or 0.30%?to 51,987.62. The S&P 500 rose 18?40 points or 0.25% to 7,476.09, and the Nasdaq Composite grew 141.45?points, or 0.55%?to 25,661.70. The U.S. earnings season is picking up speed, as several major companies including Intel and IBM are due to release results. Earnings will either confirm or contradict this year's gains. This has been driven by an increase in AI capital expenditure, which is seen as a boon for semiconductor stocks and companies. This season will give us some insights into the AI trade, which includes chipmakers. It will also shed more light on the secondary effects of war. U.S. Treasury Yields rose as traders considered the impact of escalating prices for oil, driven by the war with Iran. Futures markets have priced in at least one Federal Reserve interest rate hike before year's end. On Monday, the benchmark 10-year Treasury was at 4.56% - up 2 basis points. The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. notes increased 6.28 basis points from 4.541% to 4.604% late on Friday. Dollar rose as investors watched developments in the Iran War, and the pound dropped from its earlier highs as the markets prepared for the new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Sterling fell 0.26%, to $1.3418. The dollar index (which measures the greenback versus a basket including the yen, the euro and other currencies) rose by 0.15%, to?100.98. Meanwhile, the euro fell by 0.25%, to $1.141. U.S. Natural?gas Futures fell about 1% due to rising production, a drop in exports of liquefied gas, and forecasts that demand will be lower this week than expected. (Reporting from Caroline Valetkevitch and Alun John, in New York; additional reporting from Wayne Cole, in Sydney; editing by Sharon Singleton and Jan Harvey)
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Smoke lingers on parts of the US as wildfires in Ontario expand
Wildfires in Ontario have grown from 650,000 to 735,000 acres (1.8 million hectares) since the weekend. Premier Doug Ford announced this on Monday. The air quality in Ontario has improved, but remains unhealthy in some parts of the U.S. Midwest. Ford stated at a Toronto press conference that the province was battling 190 active fires. Around 1,800 residents were evacuated from sparsely-populated communities in northwest?Ontario. Ford stated, "We won't spare a dime in fighting these fires or keeping the people safe." Wildfires in Canada, which mostly occur in areas that are difficult to access, have led to tensions between Canada, the U.S. and some politicians who have criticized Canada for its response. The smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Minnesota and northern Canada caused the worst air pollution ever to reach Toronto last week. It then spread to New York City and Washington. The air quality has improved since then in Southern Ontario, the U.S. Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic. However, it remains poor in some U.S. states in the Midwest. As of 11:15 a.m. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s AirNow website rated air quality in a region that includes parts of Wisconsin and Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Missouri and Illinois as “unhealthy” or “unhealthy for groups sensitive to the air”. Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said that Mark Carney, Canadian prime minister at the time of his visit to Washington on Sunday told him that Canada needed to do more in order for it control wildfires in Ontario. Trump claimed that he discussed the matter with?Carney at the FIFA World Cup Final, which both of them attended Sunday. This was two days after Trump threatened to levy extra tariffs on Canadian products to punish 'Canada for the wildfire smoke. Carney hasn't directly replied to Trump. However, he did say that?all countries include the United States. Climate change must be addressed more. Ford called it "inacceptable" that Trump chose to criticize Canada’s response to wildfires and threaten tariffs instead of sending help. He said that Ontario would send hydro workers to the U.S. to assist with Hurricane Helene in 2024 and water bombers in California to combat wildfires in California in 2025, as proof of Canadian support during natural disasters. Ford said, "Instead of criticizing and threatening Canada, your closest allies, perhaps one day you will need our help." Canada is home to some of world's biggest forests. Major forest fires are now a common occurrence. Experts say that rising temperatures are causing drier wood and an increased risk of fire. (Reporting and editing by Mark Porter in Toronto, with Ryan Patrick Jones reporting from Toronto)
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Investors' gold prices remain stable as they weigh US-Iran developments and Fed signals
Investors assessed 'developments in the escalating U.S. - Iran?conflict which?lifted?energy prices and clouded U.S. rate outlooks. As of 11:47 am EDT (1547 GMT), spot gold was down by 0.1% to $4,014.39 an ounce. U.S. Gold Futures for August Delivery were unchanged at $4,019.00. The yields on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury notes increased by 0.5%. The U.S. Dollar was up by 0.3% making gold more expensive for overseas buyers. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed they had attacked U.S. military equipment across the Middle East?after another night's bombardment by the U.S. of Iranian cities?while Yemen's Iran aligned Houthis announced a naval blocade against Saudi Arabia? Brent crude oil prices have stabilized after reaching a high of more than a month, fueling inflation fears and increasing bets on higher interest rates for longer. Gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation, but high interest rates tend to reduce the appeal of the non-yielding investment. David Meger is the director of metals at High Ridge Futures. He said that "higher energy prices are still in focus" as the escalation of tensions in the Middle East adds to the concern that the Fed's less than expected data on inflation last week may not be sufficient to prevent them from raising rates this year. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack has added her voice in a growing chorus that believes interest rates need to be raised to combat persistent inflation. This will set up a heated debate at the Fed’s next meeting, and possibly dissents during Kevin Warsh's 2nd meeting as chairman of the central bank. According to CME FedWatch, traders now expect an interest rate increase in the U.S. by December. This is up from?73% last Friday. "We anticipate that the Fed will not raise rates until later in this year. We expect them to use balance sheet adjustments. Meger stated that we believe the realization of this will add some'support' to the gold price and put pressure on the dollar in the next month or two. Other metals such as palladium, platinum, and silver also saw gains. Palladium gained 1.6%, while spot silver rose 2%. (Reporting and editing by Noel John in Bengaluru, Vedika Thorat)
QUOTES-Reactions to the death of Iran's president in a helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a. hardliner long seen as a possible successor to Supreme Leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in. mountainous surface near the Azerbaijan border, officials and. state media stated on Monday. The helicopter was likewise carrying Foreign Minister Hossein. Amirabdollahian and 6 other travelers and crew, all of whom. perished.
Here are responses to the news:
SAUDI ARABIA'S KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AND CROWN PRINCE. MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN
They used acknowledgements to the acting head of the executive. authority, Mohammad Mokhber, on the death of Ibrahim Raisi,. president of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his buddies.
MARYAM RAJAVI, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF PARIS-BASED NATIONAL. COUNCIL OF RESISTANCE OF IRAN OPPOSITION GROUP, IN A DECLARATION:
This represents a monumental and permanent tactical blow. to the mullahs' Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the whole. program, well-known for its executions and massacres.
It will trigger a series of consequences and crises within. theocratic tyranny, which will spur defiant youths into. action.
Menstruation of mothers and those seeking justice for the. performed, along with the damnation of the Iranian people and. history, mark the tradition of Ebrahim Raisi, the well-known. wrongdoer of the 1988 massacre of political detainees.
AFGHANISTAN'S ACTING PRIME MINISTER MULLAH MOHAMMAD HASSAN. AKHUND:
We share in the sorrow of the Islamic Republic of Iran and. its people and extend our condolences to all the households of the. victims, the country, and the federal government of Iran.
In these difficult times, we stand alongside the people of. Iran and pray for forgiveness for all the victims of this. occurrence and for persistence for their families.
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVE
President Xi Jinping has already sent out a direct message to. Iran's very first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber.
Xi stated President Raisi made essential contributions towards. Iran's security and stability, and towards establishing the. extensive tactical partnership in between China and Iran.
PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS, IN A DECLARATION:
We extend our sincere acknowledgements and compassion to the. brotherly Iranian people for the death of the late President. Ibrahim Raisi and the Foreign Minister, hoping to Almighty God. to bestow His vast grace upon the departed Iranian President and. the others, and to grant persistence and solace to their households,. affirming the uniformity of the State of Palestine and its. individuals with the Iranian leadership and individuals in this terrific. affliction.
PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER SHEHBAZ SHARIF, ON X:
The fantastic Iranian country will overcome this disaster with. popular guts.
Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will. fly at half mast as a mark of regard for President Raisi and. his buddies and in uniformity with brotherly Iran.
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI ON X:
Deeply saddened and surprised 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 genuine acknowledgements to his family and the people of. Iran. India stands with Iran in this time of sorrow.
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN:
Seyed Ebrahim Raisi was an impressive political leader whose. entire life was devoted to serving the Motherland.
As a true pal of Russia, he made an indispensable personal. contribution to the development of excellent neighbourly relations. between our nations and made great efforts to bring them to. the level of tactical collaboration.
OPEC SECRETARY GENERAL HE HAITHAM AL GHAIS:
In these difficult times, on behalf of myself and all the. personnel at the OPEC Secretariat, I extend my acknowledgements and. compassion to the renowned leadership and individuals of the Islamic. Republic of Iran and the households of HE President Raisi and. other authorities.
TURKISH PRESIDENT TAYYIP ERDOGAN, ON X:
As a coworker who personally witnessed his efforts for the. peace of the Iranian individuals and our area during his time in. power, I remember Mr. Raisi with respect and gratitude.
LEADER OF YEMEN'S HOUTHIS ABDUL MALIK AL-HOUTHI:
It is with fantastic regret and grief that we got the. news of the regrettable occurrence of the President of the Islamic. Republic, Mr. Ibrahim Raisi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs,. Dr. Hussein Amir Abdullahian, and their buddies.
THE PALESTINIAN IRANIAN-BACKED ISLAMIC JIHAD GROUP:
The martyrdom of the President and his Foreign Minister is. a great loss for the Islamic Republic.. It stated his loss was a fantastic one for the Palestinian people in. these hard circumstances, as they played a popular and. clear function in supporting and helping the struggle of the. Palestinian people.
NECHIRVAN BARZANI, PRESIDENT OF THE IRAQI KURDISTAN REGION:
The death of President Raisi is a tremendous disaster and a. extensive loss for the Islamic Republic of Iran, its individuals, and. its good friends.
Nevertheless, we have faith that the honorable people of Iran. and the Islamic Republic will overcome this enormous loss. May. God Almighty supply help and security to all, and may. the memory of the left be blessed.
ARAB LEAGUE CHIEF AHMED ABOUL GHEIT, IN A STATEMENT:
We pray to God to shower them with mercy and forgiveness. and to influence their households with patience and solace.
SUDAN'S SOVEREIGN COUNCIL HEAD ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, IN A. DECLARATION:
While the President of the Sovereign Council extends his. sincere condolences and sympathy to the friendly Iranian people,. he prays to God Almighty that he may have mercy on the President. and his companions, and grant their households patience and. solace, revealing the uniformity of the Government of Sudan and. its people with the management and the Iranian people in this. fantastic loss.
MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER ANWAR IBRAHIM, ON FACEBOOK:
President Raisi exhibited a deep dedication to the. welfare of his individuals and the self-respect of his country, which. represents a happy and abundant civilisation rooted in the. concepts of Islam.
His devotion to justice, peace, and the uplift of the. ummah was genuinely inspiring.
ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER GEORGIA MELONI ON BROADCASTER CHANNEL. 5 TV:
I see in these hours that the Iranian authorities are. crediting the thesis of the mishap and not conspiracy. theories.
I do not see any changes in the internal order in Iran, we. are in consistent contact with our European and G7 allies since. we are speaking about an incident that belongs to an especially. intricate regional framework.
I hope that the future Iranian management wants to dedicate. itself to the stabilisation and pacification of the region.
CHARLES MICHEL, PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, ON X:
The European Union expresses its sincere condolences for. the death of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian,. in addition to other members of their delegation and crew in a. helicopter mishap. Our thoughts go to the families.
JAPAN'S GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE YOSHIMASA HAYASHI:
Japan expresses its inmost acknowledgements to the government. and people of Iran over the death of President Raisi and the. foreign minister.
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO, ON X:
... Deeply saddened to have to say goodbye to an exemplary. person, an amazing leader of the world as our brother. Ebrahim is, and will constantly be, an outstanding person,. protector of the sovereignty of his individuals and genuine. friend of our country.
From Bolivarian lands, we express our deepest condolences. to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and want divine. consolation for such a delicate loss.
EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI:
The president of the Arab Republic of Egypt ... prays that. the deceased Iranian President and the departed might rest in God. Almighty's grace, and give their households perseverance and solace,. revealing the uniformity of the Arab Republic of Egypt with the. Iranian management and people in this terrible incident.
LEBANON'S IRAN-BACKED HEZBOLLAH GROUP, IN A DECLARATION:
It applauded the struggle of the martyrs in safeguarding the. reasons for the nation and their service to Iran, getting in touch with God. to bless them with his mercy, to safeguard Khamenei, and to grant. Iran the ability to get rid of the ordeal with patience and. determination.
SRI LANKA PRESIDENT RANIL WICKREMESINGHE, ON X:
I express my deepest compassions and genuine condolences to. the bereaved households, the federal government and the people of Iran. Our ideas and prayers are with the households of President. Raisi and his entourage.
JORDAN'S KING ABDULLAH, ON X:
My deepest condolences to the bros, management,. federal government and individuals of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the. death of Sibling President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister. Bro Hossein Amir Abdullahian and those accompanying them,. may God have mercy on them all.
We stand in solidarity with our brothers in Iran in this. hard situation
UAE PRIME MINISTER SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL-MAKTOUM:
Our hearts are with you in this hard time. Our prayers. are that God will cover them with His vast grace and stay them. in His large Paradise.
SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASSAD, IN A STATEMENT:
Assad affirmed Syria's uniformity with the Islamic Republic. of Iran and the households of the dead.
Assad added that Syria had actually dealt with the late president to. ensure tactical ties between Syria and Iran stayed. prosperous, remembering Raisi's crucial see to Syria as part. of enhancing ties for the benefit of both countries.
IRAQ PRIME MINISTER MOHAMMED SHIA AL-SUDANI, IN A DECLARATION:
We extend our wholehearted condolences and compassions to the. Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, and to the. country of Iran, its federal government and individuals.
We reveal our uniformity with the brotherly Iranian people. and the authorities of the Islamic Republic throughout this unpleasant. disaster.
HAMAS DECLARATION:
The statement conveyed Hamas' inmost condolences ... for. this immense loss.
It praised the deceased Iranian leaders for supporting the. Palestinian cause and resistance versus Israel and expressed. self-confidence that Iran's deep-rooted organizations will allow it. to conquer the effects of this fantastic loss.
QATAR'S EMIR SHEIKH TAMIN BIN HAMAD AL-THANI, ON X:
Genuine condolences to the federal government and people of the. Islamic Republic of Iran ... asking God Almighty for grace and. forgiveness for them and for their families with patience and. solace.
We come from Allah and to Him we shall return.
(source: Reuters)