The National Assembly of Azerbaijan held a minute of silence to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage, who perished in a helicopter crash. This act of solidarity comes as many countries express their condolences following the tragic incident.
Speaker of the National Assembly, Sahiba Gafarova, conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the Iranian people on behalf of herself and the Assembly members. The crash, which also claimed the lives of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six others, has drawn global attention and support for Iran during this difficult time.