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Palestinian Health Authorities say that Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in West Bank.
Palestinian health officials said that Israeli forces killed four Palestinians on Sunday. They included a mother, a father, and two children, while they were driving in the occupied West Bank. Palestinian health officials report that a mother and father aged 35 and 37 and two of their children ages?5 or 7 were shot in the head in the village Tammun. Two of their other children also sustained injuries. The Israeli military said that it would be examining the reports. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, a Palestinian also died in an overnight attack by settlers. Rights groups and medics claim that Israeli settlers are using the restrictions on movement imposed by the U.S./Israeli war against?Iran as an excuse to attack Palestinians. Military 'roadblocks' prevent ambulances from reaching the victims quickly. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, settlers have killed at least five 'Palestinians' in the West Bank ever since the Iran War began on February 28. Reporting by Ali Sawafta and Emily Rose, Editing by Shri Navaratnam, Editing By William Mallard
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Palestinian Health Authorities say that Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in West Bank.
Israeli forces killed 4?Palestinians?, including 2 children?, during a raid on the occupied West Bank?on Sunday. Palestinian health officials report that a mother and father aged 35 and 37 were killed in Tammun village in the West Bank, along with two of their children, ages 5 and 7, while two other children from the same household sustained injuries. The Israeli military stated that it was examining the reports. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, a Palestinian died in an attack carried out by settlers over night on Saturday. Medical groups and rights groups say that Israeli settlers are using military roadblocks to prevent ambulances from reaching Palestinians in the West Bank. According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, settlers have killed "at least five" 'Palestinians since Israel and the United States began airstrikes on 'Iran in February. Reporting by Ali Sawafta and Emily Rose, Editing by Shri Navaratnam
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US and China's economic chiefs will meet in Paris, clearing the way for a Trump-Xi Summit
The top U.S. economic officials and Chinese leaders will launch a second round of negotiations in Paris on Sunday. They hope to smooth out the kinks of their trade truce, and prepare for Donald Trump's visit to Beijing at the end March to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Discussions between U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to center on the shifting of?U.S. Tariffs, the flow of Chinese rare earth minerals and magnetics to U.S. customers, American export controls, and Chinese purchases of U.S. agriculture products are all expected to be discussed. A source familiar with the planning of the two parties said that the two sides would meet at the Paris headquarters for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. China does not belong to the club of 38 mostly rich democracies, and it considers itself as a developing nation. U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer is also expected to join the discussions. The talks will continue a series of meetings held in European cities during the last year, aimed at easing the tensions between the two world's largest economies. U.S. and China trade analysts say that there is little time for preparation, as Washington's focus is on the U.S. - Israel war against Iran. The prospects of a major breakthrough in trade are therefore limited at either the Paris or Beijing summit. Scott Kennedy, an expert in China economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, said, "Both sides have a minimal goal of holding a meeting. This keeps things together and prevents a rupture and reescalation of tensions." Kennedy said that Trump might want to leave Beijing with a commitment from China to buy new Boeing planes and more U.S. soybeans and liquefied gas, but he would need to make some concessions on U.S. Export Controls. Kennedy, however, said that the chances of a summit "that superficially appears to be making progress" but in reality leaves things at their current state for the past four months were good. Trump and Xi may meet at least three more times in 2018. This includes a China hosted APEC Summit in November?and a U.S. hosted G20 Summit in December, which could result in tangible progress. IRAN WAR OIL CONCERNS It is likely that the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran will be discussed at the Paris talks. This is especially true in relation to the recent spike in oil -prices, as well as the closing of the Strait of Hormuz through which China receives?45% of her oil. Bessent announced on Thursday that sanctions would be waived for 30 days to allow the sale Russian oil in tankers stranded out at sea. This was done to increase supplies. Trump called on other countries to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after Washington bombed military sites at Iran's Kharg Island, a hub for oil loading. Iran had threatened to retaliate. In a Sunday commentary, China's Xinhua state-run news agency stated that "meaningful" progress could be made in Sino-U.S. Economic Cooperation to restore confidence in an economy which is becoming increasingly fragile. TRADE TRACE REVIEW Both sides will review their progress on meeting the commitments made under the October 2025 Trade truce that was declared by Trump and Xi at Busan in South Korea. The agreement prevented a major flare up in tensions. It lowered U.S. import tariffs and suspended for a whole year China's export controls of rare earths. The deal also halted the expansion of a U.S. list of Chinese companies that are banned from purchasing high-tech U.S. products such as semiconductor manufacturing machinery. China has also agreed to purchase 12 million metric tonnes of U.S. soya beans during the marketing year 2025 and 25 millions tons for the season 2026, which begins with the harvest in the fall. Bessent and other U.S. officials have stated that China has met its commitments in the Busan agreement, citing initial soybean purchases. While some industries receive rare earth exports from China - which dominates the global production - U.S. aerospace firms and semiconductor firms are not receiving them and are experiencing a worsening shortage of key materials, such as yttrium used in heat resistant coatings for jet engine. William Chou said that the U.S. will focus on agricultural purchases from China and greater access for Chinese rare earths at the Paris talks. NEW TRADE PROBES Greer and 'Bessent bring a fresh irritant into the Paris talks: a "Section 301", a new investigation into unfair trading practices that targets China and 15 major trading partners based on alleged excess industrial capacities. This could lead to a second round of tariffs in a matter of months. Greer has also launched a probe into allegations of forced labor in 60 countries including China that could lead to the ban on certain imports. The investigations aim to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure against trading partners after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump's global trade tariffs were illegal under an emergency law. The ruling effectively'reduced Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products by 20 percentage points. But he immediately imposed an?global tariff of 10% under another trade law. China denounced Friday the investigations and stated that it reserves the right to take countermeasures. China Daily, the state-run newspaper, added in an editorial that these investigations were unilateral actions that complicate negotiation. Xinhua reported that "the new round of discussions is both an opportunity as well as a test." The U.S. will have a major role to play in determining whether the talks are successful. Washington must approach the talks with a pragmatic and rational mindset, and act in accordance with the principles which underpin stable China-U.S. Economic Relations." (Reporting and editing by Andrea Ricci; Additional reporting in Beijing by Ryan Woo; Reporting by David Lawder)
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US and China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to prepare for Trump-Xi Summit
?Top U.S. economic officials and Chinese officials will launch a second round of talks on Sunday in Paris to smooth out the kinks 'in their trade truce, and to prepare for Donald Trump to travel to Beijing at the end of March to meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping. The U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, and the Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are expected to lead discussions on a number of issues, including shifting U.S. Tariffs, the flow of Chinese rare earth minerals to U.S. buyers and American export controls for high-tech products, and Chinese purchases U.S. agriculture products. A source familiar with the planning of the two parties said that the two sides would meet at the Paris headquarters for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. China does not belong to the club of 38 mostly rich democracies, and it considers itself as a developing nation. U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer is also expected to join the discussions. The talks will continue a series of meetings held in European cities during the last year, which were aimed at easing the tensions between the two world's largest economies. U.S. and China trade analysts say that there is little time for preparation, as Washington is focused on the U.S. - Israel war against Iran. The prospects of a major breakthrough in trade are limited at either the Paris or Beijing summits, because Washington's focus will be on this conflict. Scott Kennedy, an expert in China economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, said, "Both sides have a minimal goal of holding a meeting. This keeps things together and prevents a rupture and reescalation of tensions." Kennedy said that Trump might want to leave Beijing with a commitment from China to buy new Boeing planes and more U.S. soybeans and liquefied gas. But to achieve this, he may have to make a concession on U.S. Export Controls. Kennedy, however, said that the chances of a summit "that superficially appears to be making progress" but in reality leaves things at their current state for the past four months were good. Trump and Xi may meet at least three more times in 2018. These meetings could include a G20 summit hosted by the U.S. in December and an APEC summit held in China in November. IRAN WAR OIL CONCERNS At the Paris talks the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran is likely to be discussed, particularly in relation to the "spike" in oil prices, as well as the closing of the Strait o'Hormuz through which China receives 45% of its crude oil. Bessent announced on Thursday that sanctions would be waived for 30 days to allow the sale Russian oil in tankers stranded out at sea. This was done to increase supplies. Trump called on other countries to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz after Washington bombed military sites at Iran's Kharg Island, a hub for oil loading. Iran had threatened to retaliate. In an editorial, China's China Daily newspaper called for continuity of the U.S. - China dialogue to serve as a "stabilizing pillar" in the midst of uncertainty surrounding the "ongoing Middle East crisis" and how best to resolve specific differences, including those relating to strategic materials, technology and market access, and agriculture. China Daily stated that "in a time like this, a trade conflict between the two world's largest economies is the last thing we need." TRADE TRUCE OVERVIEW Both sides will review their progress on meeting the commitments made under the October 2025 Trade truce announced by Trump and Xi at Busan in South Korea. The agreement prevented a major flare up in tensions. It lowered U.S. import tariffs and suspended for a whole year China's export controls of rare earths. The deal also halted the expansion of an American blacklist of Chinese firms banned from buying high-tech U.S. products such as semiconductor manufacturing machinery. China has also agreed to purchase 12 million metric tonnes of U.S. soya beans during the 2025 season and 25 millions tons for the '2026 season. This will begin with the fall harvest. Bessent and other U.S. officials have stated that China has met its commitments in the Busan agreement, citing soybean sales that met initial goals. While some industries receive rare earth exports, mainly from China which is the world's largest producer, U.S. semiconductor and aerospace firms do not. They are experiencing a worsening shortage of key materials such as yttrium used to make heat-resistant coatings on jet engines. William Chou said that the U.S. will focus on agricultural purchases from China and access to Chinese rare Earths, in the "short term", at the Paris talks. William Chou is a senior fellow with the Hudson Institute. NEW TRADE PROBE Greer and Bessent bring a new irritant into the Paris talks. A new "Section 301", investigation into unfair trading practices targeting China and other major trading 'partners, over alleged excess capacity in their industries. This could lead to a second?round tariffs in a matter of months. Greer launched a second investigation into alleged forced-labor practices in 60 countries, including China. This could lead to a ban on certain imports from the U.S. The investigations aim to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure against trading partners, after the U.S. Supreme Court declared illegal Trump’s global tariffs under emergency laws. The ruling reduced Trump's tariffs against Chinese goods by 20%, but he immediately implemented a 10% tariff on a global basis under another trade law. China denounced Friday the investigations and stated that it reserves the right to take countermeasures. China Daily's editorial said that the investigations were "representative unilateral actions that complicate negotiation." Reporting by David Lawder, Editing by Andrea Ricci
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CNBC reports that Fertitta Entertainment is in talks with Caesars to purchase the company for $6.5 billion.
CNBC, citing 'close sources', reported on Saturday that Fertitta Entertainment was negotiating to buy Caesars Entertainment at $32 per share. This would represent an equity value $6.5 billion. The report stated that Fertitta’s terms for Caesars include a value of $31.5billion, based on the substantial debt the gaming company has. Caesars responded to an emailed question by saying: "As a policy, we do not comment on rumors and market speculation." Could not verify the report immediately. Fertitta Entertainment has not responded to the request for comment made outside of regular business hours. CNBC reported that deal talks will take place this weekend, within a 45 day exclusive window, at Fertitta’s headquarters in Houston. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week that Fertitta Entertainment was considering paying $34 per share for Caesars. This would give it a market value of $7 billion. Journal reported that the casino operator received a cash offer from Icahn Enterprises - the publicly listed company which houses billionaire Carl Icahn’s investments. Icahn made his first friendly bid for Caesars back in January. He offered $28.50 per share with the promise that the current management would continue to be in place, according to a report by CNBC. Icahn Enterprises didn't immediately respond to our request for comment. Icahn?is interested in partnering up with a digital gaming company, which could combine Caesars digital gambling operations and theirs. Caesars reported a?net loss for four consecutive quarters, hurt because of the softening visitor number in Las Vegas which dropped significantly in 2025.
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Tedros, WHO chief Tedros, says that 12 people were killed in a strike at a primary healthcare center in Lebanon
On Saturday, the head of the 'World Health Organization' said that it had'verified 12?doctors and nurses? who were killed during a strike against Bourj Qalaouiyeh Primary Healthcare Center in Lebanon on Friday evening. In a post published on X, Director-General Tedros Adhanom?Ghebreyesus noted that two paramedics were killed earlier in the day in an attack on a hospital in Al Sowana. Israel has launched a massive bombing campaign against the powerful Lebanese group Hezbollah. This has resulted in the deaths of more than 770 people and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of others. Hezbollah also fired hundreds of rockets across the border.
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Trump: 'Many countries' are sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump, the U.S. president, said on Saturday that a number of countries would send warships in order to maintain the Strait of Hormuz as a shipping route. He did not specify which countries would be doing this. Trump posted a message on Truth Social saying that "Many Countries will be sending War Ships in conjunction with United States of America to keep the Strait safe and open." Trump said that he hopes China, France Japan South Korea and Britain will send ships to the region. He wrote: "The United States will continue to bomb the hell out of the shoreline and shoot Iranian Boats and Ships into the water." The White House did not respond immediately to a question about whether countries had agreed to ship ships. Western nations have boosted their military presence in eastern Mediterranean as the conflict in Iran continues. They are focusing on the safety of Cyprus after an Iranian drone struck a British base on the island in March. John Healey, the British defence minister, said that Britain was also looking at additional options to deploy in the Gulf following an increase in Iranian attacks against vessels. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said that on Saturday, the British government was in discussions with allies and partners to discuss "a range of possible options" to ensure "the security of shipping within the region". As part of its defensive support for allies, the French Navy has deployed about a dozen vessels, including 'its aircraft carrier strike groups, to the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and possibly 'the Strait of Hormuz. French officials have been in consultation with European, Asian, and Gulf 'Arab countries over the last week to develop a plan to eventually have warships escort oil tankers through this strait. Trump stated on Thursday that the U.S. is?willing' to escort vessels through the Strait?of Hormuz in order to protect them against Iranian attack. His administration is looking for ways to reduce high oil prices caused by the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. (Reporting from Bhargav Asharya in Toronto, and Milana Vinn, in New York. Editing by Toby Chopra. Sergio Non. Rod Nickel.)
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Argentina: US Justice Dept. backs bid to halt YPF discovery
The U.S. Justice Department filed a'memorandum' supporting Argentina's request to suspend a 'discovery' process in a New York Court case?related to the 'nationalization' of YPF state 'oil 'company in 2012, Argentina's Treasury Attorney's Office announced on Saturday. The filing was submitted to the Southern District Court of New York. It argues that the current discovery is too intrusive, and violates international principles of courtesy and reciprocity. The?U.S. The?U.S. Argentina wants to halt the discovery and withdraw a contempt complaint filed by plaintiffs Petersen Energia 'Inversora and Eton Park Capital Management who were awarded damages of $16.1 'billion. The litigation is funded in part by UK-based Burford Capital. Burford Capital would get a large share of any payout, and they had requested information about Argentina's gold reserves. Argentina asserts that the case is outside U.S. jurisdiction and should be governed Argentine 'law. It also claims that President Javier Milei, who has been in office since December 20, 2023, fully cooperated with 'legal requests. The government deems that the demands for discovery are disproportionate. Under Milei and Donald Trump's libertarian government, the United States -and Argentina- have strengthened their economic ties. Washington has become a major supporter of Argentina's plans to'seek out international investment'. YPF, Argentina's biggest oil and gas firm, aims to become a global energy company by developing the Vaca Muerta shale. This formation has the second largest shale-gas reserves in the world and the fourth largest shale-oil reserves. (Reporting by Lucila Sigal, Editing by Alexander Villegas & Emelia Sithole Matarise)
QUOTES-Reactions to the death of Iran's president in a helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a. hardliner long viewed as a possible follower to Supreme Leader. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash in. mountainous surface near the Azerbaijan border, authorities and. state media said on Monday.
The helicopter was likewise bring Foreign Minister Hossein. Amirabdollahian and 6 other guests and team, all of whom. died.
Here are reactions 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 companions.
MARYAM RAJAVI, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF PARIS-BASED NATIONAL. COUNCIL OF RESISTANCE OF IRAN OPPOSITION GROUP:
This represents a huge and irreparable strategic blow. to the mullahs' Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the entire. routine, infamous for its executions and massacres.
It will set off a series of consequences and crises within. theocratic tyranny, which will spur rebellious youths into. action.
Menstruation of moms and those looking for justice for the. executed, together with the damnation of the Iranian individuals and. history, mark the tradition of Ebrahim Raisi, the well-known. wrongdoer of the 1988 massacre of political prisoners.
UNITED STATES SPECIFY DEPARTMENT:
The United States expressed its main condolences for. the death of Raisi and other authorities in a helicopter crash,. the State Department said.
As Iran picks a new president, we declare our assistance. for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and. fundamental freedoms, department representative Matthew Miller said. in a declaration.
US DEFENSE SECRETARY LLOYD AUSTIN:
Austin said he had no insight into the cause of the. helicopter crash.
I can't hypothesize on what might have been the cause, he informed. press reporters.
AFGHANISTAN'S ACTING PRIME MINISTER MULLAH MOHAMMAD. HASSAN AKHUND:
We share in the grief of the Islamic Republic of Iran and. its individuals and extend our acknowledgements to all the households of the. victims, the country, and the federal government of Iran.
In these hard times, we stand together with the people of. Iran and wish forgiveness for all the victims of this. incident and for perseverance for their families.
CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY REPRESENTATIVE:
President Xi Jinping has actually already sent out a direct message to. Iran's very first vice president, Mohammad Mokhber.
Xi stated President Raisi made crucial contributions towards. Iran's security and stability, and towards establishing the. thorough strategic partnership between China and Iran.
PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS, IN A STATEMENT:
We extend our genuine acknowledgements and compassion to the. brotherly Iranian people for the passing of the late President. Ibrahim Raisi and the Foreign Minister, hoping to Almighty God. to bestow His huge mercy upon the departed Iranian President and. the others, and to give patience and solace to their families,. affirming the uniformity of the State of Palestine and its. people with the Iranian leadership and people in this great. condition.
PAKISTAN PRIME MINISTER SHEHBAZ SHARIF, ON X:
The great Iranian country will overcome this catastrophe with. customary nerve.
Pakistan will observe a day of grieving and the flag will. fly at half mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and. his companions and in uniformity with brotherly Iran.
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI ON X:
Deeply saddened and stunned by the awful death 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 wholehearted condolences 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 politician whose. entire life was dedicated to serving the Motherland.
As a real pal of Russia, he made an important personal. contribution to the development of good neighbourly relations. in between our countries and made fantastic efforts to bring them to. the level of strategic collaboration.
OPEC SECRETARY GENERAL HAITHAM AL GHAIS:
In these difficult times, on behalf of myself and all the. personnel at the OPEC Secretariat, I extend my acknowledgements and. sympathy to the esteemed management and individuals of the Islamic. Republic of Iran and the families of HE President Raisi and. other officials.
IRAQ PRIME MINISTER MOHAMMED SHIA AL-SUDANI:
We extend our wholehearted acknowledgements and compassions to the. Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, and to. the nation of Iran, its government and individuals.
We reveal our uniformity with the brotherly Iranian individuals. and the authorities of the Islamic Republic throughout this painful. disaster.
TURKISH PRESIDENT TAYYIP ERDOGAN:
As a coworker who personally saw his efforts for the. peace of the Iranian people and our area throughout his time in. power, I remember Mr. Raisi with regard and gratitude, Erdogan. composed on X.
In a phone call with acting Iranian President Mohammad. Mokhber, Erdogan said Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein. Amirabdollahian's contributions to Turkey-Iran ties will always. be remembered, according to Erdogan's workplace.
LEADER OF YEMEN'S HOUTHIS ABDUL MALIK AL-HOUTHI:
It is with fantastic remorse and sorrow that we received the. news of the unfortunate incident of the President of the Islamic. Republic, Mr. Ibrahim Raisi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs,. Dr. Hussein Amir Abdullahian, and their companions.
HAMAS DECLARATION:
The statement communicated Hamas' deepest condolences ... for. this immense loss.
It applauded the deceased Iranian leaders for supporting the. Palestinian cause and resistance versus Israel and expressed. confidence that Iran's deep-rooted institutions will enable it. to overcome the repercussions of this fantastic loss.
THE PALESTINIAN IRANIAN-BACKED ISLAMIC JIHAD GROUP:
The martyrdom of the President and his Foreign Minister is. a fantastic loss for the Islamic Republic.
It stated his loss was an excellent one for the Palestinian individuals. in these tough circumstances, as they played a prominent and. clear function in supporting and assisting the struggle of the. Palestinian individuals.
NECHIRVAN BARZANI, PRESIDENT OF THE IRAQI KURDISTAN AREA:
The passing of President Raisi is a tremendous disaster and a. extensive loss for the Islamic Republic of Iran, its people, and. its buddies.
Nonetheless, we have faith that the noble individuals of Iran. and the Islamic Republic will conquer this enormous loss. May. God Almighty offer assistance and protection to all, and may. the memory of the departed be blessed.
ARAB LEAGUE PRIMARY AHMED ABOUL GHEIT, IN A DECLARATION:
We hope to God to shower them with mercy and forgiveness. and to motivate their families with perseverance and solace.
SUDAN'S SOVEREIGN COUNCIL HEAD ABDEL FATTAH AL-BURHAN, IN A. STATEMENT:
While the President of the Sovereign Council extends his. genuine condolences and compassion to the friendly Iranian people,. he prays to God Almighty that he may have mercy on the President. and his buddies, and give their families patience and. solace, revealing the solidarity of the Government of Sudan and. its individuals with the leadership and the Iranian individuals in this. excellent loss.
MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER ANWAR IBRAHIM, ON FACEBOOK:
President Raisi exhibited a deep commitment to the. welfare of his people and the self-respect of his nation, which. represents a proud and rich civilisation rooted in the. concepts of Islam.
His commitment to justice, peace, and the uplift of the. ummah was really inspiring.
ITALIAN PRIME MINISTER GEORGIA MELONI ON BROADCASTER CHANNEL. 5 TELEVISION:
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 modifications in the internal order in Iran, we. remain in consistent contact with our European and G7 allies since. we are speaking about an occurrence that is part of an especially. intricate local structure.
I hope that the future Iranian leadership wants to devote. itself to the stabilisation and pacification of the region.
CHARLES MICHEL, PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, ON X:
The European Union expresses its genuine acknowledgements for. the death of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian,. in addition to other members of their delegation and team in a. helicopter mishap. Our ideas go to the households.
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 mercy, and give their families persistence and solace,. expressing the uniformity of the Arab Republic of Egypt with the. Iranian management and individuals in this awful incident.
LEBANON'S IRAN-BACKED HEZBOLLAH GROUP, IN A STATEMENT:
It applauded the battle of the martyrs in defending the. causes of the nation and their service to Iran, getting in touch with God. to bless them with his mercy, to protect Khamenei, and to approve. Iran the capability to conquer the ordeal with patience and. determination.
JORDAN'S KING ABDULLAH, ON X:
My inmost acknowledgements to the bros, leadership,. federal government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the. death of Sibling President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister. Bro Hossein Amir Abdullahian and those accompanying them,. might God have grace on them all.
We stand in uniformity with our siblings in Iran in this. tough circumstance
UAE PRIME MINISTER SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL-MAKTOUM:
Our hearts are with you in this challenging time. Our prayers. are that God will cover them with His large grace and stay them. in His roomy Paradise.
SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASSAD, IN A DECLARATION:
Assad affirmed Syria's uniformity with the Islamic Republic. of Iran and the families of the dead.
Assad added that Syria had worked with the late president to. ensure strategic ties in between Syria and Iran remained. flourishing, recalling Raisi's important see to Syria as part. of enhancing ties for the benefit of both countries.
QATAR'S EMIR SHEIKH TAMIN BIN HAMAD AL-THANI, ON X:
Sincere acknowledgements to the government and individuals of the. Islamic Republic of Iran ... asking God Almighty for grace and. forgiveness for them and for their households with perseverance and. solace.
JAPAN'S FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE YOSHIMASA HAYASHI:
Japan expresses its deepest condolences to the government. and individuals of Iran over the death of President Raisi and the. foreign minister.
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT NICOLAS MADURO, ON X:
Deeply saddened to have to bid farewell to an excellent. person, an amazing leader of the world as our sibling. Ebrahim is, and will constantly be, an exceptional human being,. protector of the sovereignty of his people and genuine. friend of our country..
(source: Reuters)