Iran leader offers condolences on senior cleric's demise

Leader of the Islamic Revolution offered his condolences over the demise of prominent cleric and teacher of ethics Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei.

Hawzah News Agency (Tehran, Iran) - In a message released by the Leader’s official website, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei expressed condolences to the relatives, friends and devotees of the senior cleric.

The Leader noted that Hojat-ol-Islam Tabatabaei made good efforts to promote ethics and spirituality during his life.

Ayatollah Khamenei prayed for divine grace and blessings on the cleric's soul and patience for the bereaved family.

Hojat-ol-Islam Tabatabaei was an Iranian Shia cleric, teacher of ethics and conservative politician who served as member of parliament, representing Mashhad and Kalat from 1984 to 1988.