Social media post made following the death of Iranian President Raisi: 'Thus do We reward'

Iranian state television reported that the wreckage of the helicopter carrying Iranian President Raisi and his delegation had been reached and that there were no signs of life. An Iranian official speaking to Reuters announced that Raisi and the foreign minister had lost their lives in the crash. Finally, a verse was shared from Raisi's social media account.

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Social media post made following the death of Iranian President Raisi: 'Thus do We reward'

Iranian President Raisi and his delegation were declared dead after the helicopter they were traveling in crashed, with officials stating that everyone on board had lost their lives.

A post was made from Ibrahim Raisi's social media account.

The post included the following statements:

"Peace be upon Ibrahim.

Thus do We reward the doers of good.

Indeed, he was of Our believing servants."

It was observed that the words in the post were verses 109, 110, and 111 of Surah As-Saffat.