Lukashenko mourns Khamenei

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in an official statement, expressed condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Lukashenko emphasized that "the spiritual leader remained faithful to his people until his last breath and courageously accepted a martyr's death defending Iran's sovereignty and independence." In his remarks, he added: "The memory of Ali Khamenei and his service to the nation will remain in the hearts of millions. His life path will remain part of Iran's national heritage and an important chapter in world history."

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The death of Ali Khamenei occurred on August 12, 2023, after a long illness.