UN Honors Iranian Helicopter Crash Victims by Flying Flag at Half-Mast
The United Nations has flown its flag at half-mast to honor the victims of the tragic helicopter crash in Iran, which claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other senior officials.
The flag-lowering ceremony took place at the UN headquarters in New York, where Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Saeid Iravani, and his Deputy, Zahra Ershadi, were present. The ceremony followed the helicopter crash that occurred last Sunday in northwest Iran, resulting in the deaths of President Raisi and his high-level delegation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres extended his heartfelt condolences to the Iranian people and government, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of these esteemed leaders. In his message, Guterres emphasized the profound impact of the tragedy on the international community.
In a show of solidarity, the United Nations Security Council observed a minute of silence at the beginning of its meeting on Monday. This gesture, initiated at the request of Russia, China, and Algeria on behalf of the member countries, paid tribute to all the victims of the crash.
The international community continues to mourn the loss of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, acknowledging their significant contributions to global diplomacy and peace efforts. The UN's actions reflect the widespread respect and sympathy for the deceased leaders and the Iranian nation during this difficult time.
