President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a formal statement expressing gratitude to the Iranian nation, Islamic countries, and freedom-seeking individuals worldwide for their historic and massive participation in the funeral and burial processions of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
In a message on Thursday, President Pezeshkian described the millions who took to the streets in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala as a testament to an unparalleled bond between the people and the ideals of the Islamic Revolution. He characterized the event not merely as a funeral, but as a renewal of the covenant with the values of dignity, independence, justice, and national progress.
The president offered special recognition to the government and the people of Iraq for their strategic brotherhood. He commended the Iraqi officials, tribal leaders, custodians of holy shrines, and the volunteers who mobilized all national resources to ensure the solemnity and dignity of the rites in Najaf and Karbala. This hospitality, he noted, serves as a shining example of the deep-rooted ties between the two nations and the solidarity of the Islamic Ummah.
This epic presence by millions, characterized by hours of waiting and long journeys, displayed the majesty of the bond between Muslim nations and the strength of our national and Islamic solidarity to the eyes of the world, the president stated in his message.
Beyond the domestic and regional turnout, President Pezeshkian extended his thanks to foreign dignitaries, religious leaders, political figures, and international organizations, who sent messages of condolence or attended the services. He emphasized that this global empathy reflects the martyred Leader’s spiritual influence and popularity, which acts as a valuable asset for strengthening future humanitarian and cultural cooperation.
Furthermore, the president acknowledged the tireless efforts of service personnel, including the Armed Forces, security agencies, emergency services, and the media, whose dedication ensured the order and safety of the massive ceremonies.
Concluding his message, President Pezeshkian emphasized that this outpouring of public support places a heavy responsibility on the Iranian government. He pledged that, in response to this historic display of loyalty, all state officials are committed to serving the Iranian people with greater honesty, efficiency, and tireless effort to uphold the martyred Leader’s path and ensure the continued prosperity and dignity of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He also wished Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei health and success.