Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2024 Varzaqan helicopter crash" in English language version.
The dramatic events have dominated conversations in Damascus, where flags flew at half-mast at official buildings and the government has declared three days of mourning.
Earlier it was reported that Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan and Syria declared mourning. India, Tajikistan and Turkey also joined these countries. One-day mourning has been declared in most countries, only in Syria and Lebanon it will last three days, and in Tajikistan – two days.
Independent MEP Rob Roos called the expression of solidarity by the EU "an insult to the oppressed Iranian people." Swedish Democrat Charlie Weimers also criticised the actions of Copernicus, saying, "European taxpayer money should in no way be used to support the terrorist regime in Tehran." Several others, including MEP Assita Kanko from the New Flemish Alliance, said they were "shocked" by the EU's expressions of solidarity.
In Lebanon, a three-day national mourning period was declared on Monday by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Lebanese flags were flown at half-mast over public buildings, while "the usual radio and TV programs [were] adapted to the circumstances." Iran's Supreme Leader thanked Lebanon for its condolences and for the three days of "national mourning."
Dignitaries from many nations, mainly neighboring countries, including the prime ministers of Syria and Iraq, attended the funeral. [...] From China, with which Iran is deepening ties to counter the West, Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing attended. From Russia, lower house Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin took part.
The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
In North America, swathes of Iran's diaspora took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the Iranian government. [...] "Raisi's demise will thrill many Iranians. However, the depth of the tragedy lies in the fact that Iranians can envision no future other than (a) disaster for their depleted & exhausted nation," he wrote on X. Other analysts in the diaspora are even more cynical, like Karim Sadjadpour.
Independent MEP Rob Roos called the expression of solidarity by the EU "an insult to the oppressed Iranian people." Swedish Democrat Charlie Weimers also criticised the actions of Copernicus, saying, "European taxpayer money should in no way be used to support the terrorist regime in Tehran." Several others, including MEP Assita Kanko from the New Flemish Alliance, said they were "shocked" by the EU's expressions of solidarity.
Dignitaries from many nations, mainly neighboring countries, including the prime ministers of Syria and Iraq, attended the funeral. [...] From China, with which Iran is deepening ties to counter the West, Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing attended. From Russia, lower house Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin took part.
Broadcast reaction to Raisi's death was mixed, to put it mildly, and fell into two categories. At one end of the emotional extreme, regime supporters mourning his death featured heavily on Iranian television today [...] On the other end, celebratory videos like this went viral.
In North America, swathes of Iran's diaspora took to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the Iranian government. [...] "Raisi's demise will thrill many Iranians. However, the depth of the tragedy lies in the fact that Iranians can envision no future other than (a) disaster for their depleted & exhausted nation," he wrote on X. Other analysts in the diaspora are even more cynical, like Karim Sadjadpour.
The United States expresses its official condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation in a helicopter crash in northwest Iran. As Iran selects a new president, we reaffirm our support for the Iranian people and their struggle for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
In Lebanon, a three-day national mourning period was declared on Monday by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Lebanese flags were flown at half-mast over public buildings, while "the usual radio and TV programs [were] adapted to the circumstances." Iran's Supreme Leader thanked Lebanon for its condolences and for the three days of "national mourning."
The dramatic events have dominated conversations in Damascus, where flags flew at half-mast at official buildings and the government has declared three days of mourning.
Earlier it was reported that Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan and Syria declared mourning. India, Tajikistan and Turkey also joined these countries. One-day mourning has been declared in most countries, only in Syria and Lebanon it will last three days, and in Tajikistan – two days.
Broadcast reaction to Raisi's death was mixed, to put it mildly, and fell into two categories. At one end of the emotional extreme, regime supporters mourning his death featured heavily on Iranian television today [...] On the other end, celebratory videos like this went viral.
