The Leader's message of condolence following Dr. Kharrazi's martyrdom
Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, issued a message of condolence following the martyrdom of Dr. Sayyid Kamal Kharrazi. The full text of his message is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The news of the martyrdom of Dr. Sayyid Kamal Kharrazi, who is a distinguished scholar in the fields of science and culture, and a seasoned figure in the arena of foreign policy, is a badge of honor for the academic community, university professors, and the political officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the same time, it is also a shameful testament to the vileness of the arrogant US‑Zionist powers and the enemies of Iran’s science, culture, and civilization. He spent many years of his life serving in various cultural, media, and diplomatic capacities, including as Minister of Foreign Affairs. In addition to his work in the emerging field of cognitive sciences, he also had a role in the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations.
I offer my condolences and congratulations on the martyrdom of this devoted figure and his esteemed wife to the public, the academic community, the admirers and students of this scholar, and the respected Kharrazi family — especially Ayatollah Sayyid Mohsen Kharrazi. I pray Almighty God will raise him to the highest ranks.
Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei
Farvardin 21, 1405 AHS
[April 10, 2026]
Apr. 10, 2026
