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Bonds resume selling after bonds climb, but stocks rise following weak US job data
The dollar and major stock indexes fell on Friday, as expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month dropped after weaker-than-expected US jobs data. The bond market resumed its ongoing selloff, which has seen global yields reach levels not seen for two decades. The closely watched Labor Department employment report revealed that nonfarm payrolls increased by 29,000 jobs in August, falling short of the 90,000 expected increase according to economists surveyed. The Labor Department's closely watched employment report showed that nonfarm payrolls?increased?by 29,000 jobs last month, short of the 90,000 expected gain according to economists polled by. After the report, bets on a Fed rate hike in October, after it raised rates last month for the first since 2023, dwindled. The Fed is now seen as having a 21% chance of raising rates by 25 basis point in October. This was compared to a 26% chance before the report. Joseph Purtell is senior vice president at Neuberger, and portfolio manager. He said that the labor market was not as hot as it had been in August. Purtell described the labor market as stable. As Friday's employment report came out, expectations for a rate hike in October had already begun to decline. This week, two top policymakers stated that they needed more data to decide 'what to do with interest rates next. LSEG says that the odds of a December rate hike initially decreased following the data, but then increased. Rates that are higher can be seen as negatives for stocks, because they raise the borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. The Nasdaq Composite gained 319.27 point to 27,190.86, a 1.2% increase. The Dow Jones Industrial Average?rose by 250.40 or 0.5% to 51,176.96. The S&P?500 grew by 56.27 or 0.7% to 7,722.72. The MSCI index of global stocks rose by 7.01 points or 0.6% to 1,140.27. The pan-European STOXX 600 rose by 0.75%. The dollar fell against the euro and the yen. The euro last rose 0.16% to $1.1259 The dollar fell 0.18% against the Japanese yen to 157.79. The gap between German and French yields is the widest since 2011. US Treasury yields initially fell following the jobs report, but later rose on the same day. Some investors noted that the jobs reports was not so poor that it eliminated chances for the Fed? to raise rates in the coming months. In recent weeks, global bond markets have steadily sold off as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran has pushed energy prices up. This has complicated the inflation outlook while further stretching already stretched public finances. Benchmark US 10-year yields closed the month of September with their largest quarterly increase since 1994. The yield on the benchmark US 10-year note was up 4.93 basis point at 5.283%. The yield on the 2-year note, which moves typically in step with Fed interest rate expectations, was up 4.63 basis points at 5.283%. The European Government Bond Markets remained volatile on Friday, with the difference between German and French 10-year Yields reaching the highest level since the Euro Zone Debt Crisis in 2011. German 2-year bond rates were flat at 3.05% after swinging between session lows of 2.943% to highs of 3.063%. French 2-year bonds were about 4 bps higher, at 3.73%. They had risen as much as 3.84% earlier. Italian 2-year bond yields are down 7 basis points at 3.547%. The yields on 2-year German bonds fell by nearly a quarter of a point this?week. Meanwhile, those on 2-year French debt rose nearly 14 basis points. Brent crude futures rose, while US West Texas Intermediate retained a part of its earlier losses. This was after European leaders accepted US President Donald Trump’s request for the release of diesel reserves. Brent rose 46 cents or 0.45% to $102.77 per barrel by 2:20 pm EDT (1820 GMT). WTI fell 1% to $91.90 per barrel.
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US FDA links Mexico facility to outbreak of lettuce parasites after closing probe
The US FDA announced on 'Friday that it had concluded its investigation of a summer parasite epidemic, and linked the illnesses with recalled'shredded iceberg lettuce' from Taylor Farms de Mexico. The regulator stated that while 'investigators' could not determine definitively how the contamination occurred, tests showed the parasite cyclospora was present in the environment of the lettuce growing and processing. Investigators discovered the parasite during the investigation at the Taylor Farms?de Mexico processing facility as well as at a lettuce field in Mexico. The regulator confirmed that two samples collected during inspections in Mexico were positive for cyclospora. One sample was taken from the tank of wastewater that Taylor Farms de Mexico used to process its products, and?the second came from an irrigation ditch at a?iceberg-lettuce grower who had been identified as part of a traceback investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration. Taylor Farms de Mexico didn't immediately respond to our request for a comment. The FDA stated that the FDA's analysis of patient illness reports and supply chain tracking clearly supported the linkage between the recalled lettuce, and the multistate outbreak which caused intestinal?sickness. The regulator is still analyzing the results of the genetic testing on both positive samples. The FDA also announced a 10-point plan for preventing similar outbreaks before the growing season of 2027. Actions include:?more surveillance of produce historically associated with the parasite, increased outreach to growers, and an outbreak investigation report with recommendations for prevention. On?September 11, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) declared that the outbreak was over. The CDC received reports on September 14 of 19883 cases of cyclosporiasis that were confirmed in the laboratory and two deaths.
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Global M&A deals slow down in the third quarter due to rising borrowing costs
M&A activity totaled $993 billion in the past three months, a 41% drop compared to second quarter 2026. This is the first quarter that has fallen below $1 trillion, since the second half of 2025. The ten megadeals worth more than $10 billion announced during the third quarter included Gold Fields' $25.7 billion bid to acquire Northern Star Resources and Banca Monte dei Paschi’s $32 billion offer for Banco BPM. This was the lowest quarterly number since the fourth quarter 2024. The surge in energy costs has fueled inflation and raised expectations about interest rates. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury Yield hit 5.34% Thursday, its highest since 2002 after posting the largest quarterly increase this century in three months up to September. John Collins, Morgan Stanley's global head of M&A, said that "at the margins (higher yields) makes valuations sometimes harder." "It's hard to quantify the impact, but I am not yet ready to declare a slowdown." The number of transactions fell by 8%, to levels not seen since the year 2020. Carsten Woehrn is Goldman Sachs’ co-head for M&A in Europe Middle East and Africa. If the current pace is maintained, he believes that the total value of the deals will surpass the peak in 2021. Woehrn stated that "Megadeals continue and we have seen significant activity in the past few months." Boards are feeling more pressure to close strategic deals. The?technology industry has seen unprecedented levels of investment, and strategic stake purchases of these companies have accounted for approximately one quarter of all global M&A deals so far in this year. Earlier this summer, Anthropic - the maker of Claude - and ChatGPT - the maker of OpenAI gathered tens billions of 'US dollars in investment. While US and European M&A fell dramatically in the last quarter, Asia Pacific M&A reached $242 billion. This is up 8% compared to the second quarter, and 36% compared to the same period last. The third quarter of this year saw a decline compared to the same period in the previous year. The cross-border business continues to be a major theme in this year, with a 32% increase compared to the same period of last year. We're seeing US companies considering acquisitions in Europe, for the first-time. They are taking advantage of the strong dollar. People are investing in the U.S. to take advantage of higher growth opportunities in the country, said Charlie Bouckaert. DEALMAKING AND TRILLION DOLLARS IPOs The new listings, especially in the tech sector, has given companies the currency they need to acquire rivals. SpaceX bought AI coding startup Cursor days after its blockbuster Nasdaq debut. The company's valuation soared to over $2 trillion. Collins stated that "one of the driving forces behind activity is that larger companies may be able to navigate the transition to?AI more effectively." SpaceX's June IPO helped to drive $215 billion in global initial public offerings (excluding SPACs) in the past year, the highest amount since 2021. This was despite a smaller number of deals compared to the same period in 2017. In the past three months,'stock sales' raised US$284 Billion, which is 26% less than proceeds raised in equity capital markets for the second quarter. However, this represents a 39% rise from the third?quarter 2025 thanks to offerings by SK Hynix, and Intel. Bankers warned that investors might be hesitant to invest in certain technology and AI deals. Andreas Bernstorff is the global head of equity markets at BNPParibas. Some IPOs were delayed in recent weeks as higher interest rates, and setbacks within the data center eco-system threaten to derail a slew new issues. Bankers are confident despite the uncertain future. Bouckaert stated that "strong secular trends, such as AI, are driving activity and we expect to see 2027 be another prosperous year."
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Officials claim that Israeli settlers killed Palestinians in West Bank
Palestinian officials reported that Israeli militant settlers killed one Palestinian and injured the other in an attack on Yasuf village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, on Thursday. According to the UN, Israel's military, including settlers, has killed over 80 Palestinians since the start of 2026 in the West Bank. Jumaa Abdul Fattah, head of the village council, said that settlers killed Mashour Yassin during an attack against his home, which was located on the outskirts Yasuf. Fattah claimed that the?assailants' came from a settlement outpost near the village, which was built about two months ago. He added, "The settlers have attacked the village continuously ever since the outpost's establishment." Israeli soldiers claimed that Palestinians threw stones at "Israelis approaching the village" and the military dispersed the villagers. The Israeli military also fired at the Palestinians. The report did not explain why Israeli settlers had encroached on the village. Fattah claimed that the settlers shot two Palestinians before Israeli soldiers arrived. The Israeli military didn't immediately comment on timing. The rights groups claim that the growing presence of settler on the outskirts of villages is part of a?campaign to seize land and to eat away at the?territory in which Palestinians?aim to create a state. Israel captured the West Bank of Palestine in 1967. Since then, the territory is under Israeli military occupation. The settlers are encouraged by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu who has overseen the massive expansion of Jewish settlements. Most countries and the UN consider Israeli settlements illegal under international law that governs military occupations. Israel disputes that interpretation, claiming the status of the territory is in dispute.
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VAROPreem CEO: Europe's defense spending supports the shrinking refining industry
The CEO of Europe's largest refiner said that the sector's shrinking size is a result of the rising demand for fuel to support government defense plans. Data from the European Council show that in 2025, European Union member states' defense spending increased?for?the?11th consecutive year to EUR418.9 billion ($472 Billion), marking a 75 percent increase since 2021. Further gains are expected for this year. "Every conversation that I have with European governments is about resilience and continuity of supply. Dev Sanyal, CEO of VAROPreem, said on Thursday that the focus between 2015 and 2020 was to'shut down refineries. "European governments are aware that more fuel is needed. He added that there was a (also) need for more fuel because Europe wanted to gain a competitive edge in AI. FuelsEurope, an industry group, said that since 2009, 30 out of 100 European refineries have closed or been 'converted', and at least seven have been converted into biorefineries. This has severely reduced the production capacity for diesel, gasoline, or jet fuels in the European Union (EU), Britain, Norway, and Switzerland. "Now that defence spending is increasing, you realize that F-35s, Leopard tanks or US-made fighter planes don't run off biogas," said CEO of the Swiss-based VAROPreem. The company has refineries in Sweden and Germany, as well as refineries located in Switzerland, Germany, and Switzerland. According to the most recent Statistical Review of World Energy published by the Energy Institute, the refining capacity of EU countries, Britain and Turkey, as well as the Ukraine, Switzerland, and the Ukraine stood at 14,4 million bpd. This is down from the 17.5 mbpd of '2009. The price of diesel has risen dramatically since the Iran war cut off vital shipping routes and after sustained attacks on Russian refinery infrastructure. The benchmark European Diesel Futures Contract has reached highs of over $1,500 per metric ton, last seen after the Russian invasion of Ukraine 2022. Sources said that US retail diesel prices have hit a record of $6.50 a gallon in the last month. The US is increasing pressure on Europe to reduce diesel stocks.
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Asia's gas margins skyrocket on outages and China export ban, traders claim
The 'gasoline margin in Asia reached a new record on Thursday, as a result of various refinery outages and reports that Chinese refiners had halted fuel imports for the month of October. The crack or refining profit. Brent crude oil rose by $50.53 to $50.53 for gasoline. Four people who were briefed in the matter confirmed that Chinese refiners had suspended oil exports to October. Beijing is looking to preserve its domestic stock, and this move will further depress fuel markets already under pressure due to war. Brent futures were rolled over to next month's contract on Tuesday, resulting in a drop in the crude oil price. This would have?contributed to the crack widening. News of China's?reduction in product exports also supported the tightening of the Asian market," Alan Gelder said, senior vice-president, refining chemicals and oil markets, at Wood Mackenzie. The price of benchmark fuel has risen to $150.69 a barrel, its highest level since March this year. A Singapore-based gasoline dealer said, "Inventories have been low and there are refinery problems too. This is pushing prices up." The state-run Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. (MRPL) in India cancelled Wednesday three spot tenders for refined gasoline after a fire broke at a processing facility. The refiner told the exchanges that the export tender would be refloated shortly after an evaluation of the situation. Market sources reported that a major South Korean refiner shut down its gasoline production unit as well due to "some issues". Singapore, China, India and South Korea are the top gasoline exporters of Asia. Enterprise Singapore data showed that Singapore's stocks of light distillates, including naphtha, gasoline and other fuels, had fallen to a 5-year low, falling to 10.514 billion barrels during the week ending September 30. This was largely due to an increase in exports of transport fuels. The period saw a total of 187,000 metric tonnes (approximately 1.5 million barrels) in gasoline imports, while exports rose to approximately?672,000. Australia led the way with 189,000 tons of gasoline exported, followed by Indonesia with 160,000 tons. China led the way with nearly 78,000 tonnes of gasoline inflows, followed by South Korea with about 46,000.
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Construction spending in the US surges in August
US construction spending surged unexpectedly in August, driven by non-residential buildings like offices and power plants. However, the trend was weak as higher mortgage rates weighed down on homebuilding. Census Bureau of the 'Commerce Department' reported on Thursday that construction expenditures jumped by 0.9% following a downwardly revised 0.1% drop in July. Economists surveyed by predicted construction spending would remain unchanged in August following a previously reported 0.5% decline in July. In August, construction spending fell 1.7% year-over-year. After falling by 0.2% in July, spending on private construction projects jumped 1.1% in august. Private non-residential investment increased by 1.0% in August. Spending on power plants increased by 0.9%, while expenditures on office projects rose by 4.6%. In August, investment in residential projects grew by 1.1%. This is likely due to renovations. The expenditures on single-family projects increased by 0.2% but fell 3.5% year-over-year. Since the US-Israeli War with Iran began in late February, the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has increased by more than 100 basis points. This has affected demand and left an overhang of unsold homes on the market. Data from mortgage finance company Freddie 'Mac revealed that it?averaged 7.3%?last week. This is the highest level seen since January 2025. The spending on multi-family units, which make up a tiny part of the housing market in August, grew by 0.2%. Investment in public construction projects increased?0.2%, after increasing by 0.1%?in July. Construction spending by state and local governments increased 0.3% while federal government expenditures declined 0.7%.
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EU governments spent EUR18 Billion in 2026 to cushion the energy price rise
The European Commission stated in a report that the EU 'governments spent EUR17.9billion this year to 'cushion the effect of higher oil and gas prices on households and businesses. In a document to guide the discussions of euro-zone finance ministers during a meeting on October 8, the Commission also encouraged governments to "invest in electricity grids" and to tax it less than gas to encourage them to move away from fossil fuels. The Commission stated that the euro zone's economic growth is expected to be slightly higher this year than the 0.9% growth forecast in May. However, next year, it will likely be lower than the 1.2% growth forecast last year. The Commission said that inflation is expected to be roughly in line with the forecasts of 3.0% for this year, and higher than 2.3% in 2027. The note from the Commission stated that "the borrowing costs of Member States have increased substantially, underscoring the need for fiscal caution." It said that "in this context, since onset of the Middle East Conflict 25 Member States have implemented fiscal policy measures in order to mitigate the impact of high energy costs on households or businesses, at a cost of EUR17,9 billion (0.1% GDP of EU-27) by 2026." "More that?two thirds of the funding is for untargeted prices measures, which are not in line with the need to?target short-term actions to the most vulnerable and minimise fiscal costs as well as be consistent with the 'need to decarbonise energy system. The yields of euro zone government bonds are near multi-year highs, and the escalating energy crisis continues to support bets that at least three European Central Bank rate increases will occur by late 2027. The Commission stated that if governments wanted to help consumers and businesses they should do it through well-designed short-term, targeted, and temporary measures. This is a lesson learned from the energy crisis of 2022-2023.
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)