Hawzah News Agency- Shia source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani, who is always lively and active during his seminary courses, stated at the beginning of his class: "The Islamic Republic of Iran has lost great figures this week, each of whom was a pillar for the Islamic revolution including Ayatollah Raisi and his companions.

"We were deeply sad during the last few days and not in the mood to work," he noted.

"May God Almighty bless their souls, grant patience to their survivors, and protect the Islamic Republic of Iran from danger." Grand Ayatollah Sobhani added.