Friday 20 March 2026 - 03:12
Turkish Parliament Speaker Mourns 'Distinguished Statesman' Dr. Ali Larijani

Mustafa Şentop, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, has expressed profound sorrow over the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, the former Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, who was killed in US and Israeli attacks.

Hawzah News Agency- In a message posted on his official X account, the Turkish official paid tribute to Larijani's statesmanship and recalled their collaborative work during their simultaneous tenures as parliamentary speakers.

The full text of Speaker Şentop's message is as follows:

I received the news of the martyrdom of Dr. Ali Larijani, the former Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, with deep sorrow.

Mr. Larijani, with whom I had the opportunity to work closely during our simultaneous terms leading our respective parliaments, was a distinguished figure and a valuable statesman known for his composure and wisdom.

I salute Mr. Larijani, who stood with dignity against the illegal and unjust attacks by the United States and Israel, earning a special place in the hearts of the Iranian nation. I extend my condolences to his family and the brotherly people of Iran.

The Turkish parliamentarian's message highlights the regional respect for the late Iranian statesman, who held several high-ranking positions over decades of service to the Islamic Republic. Larijani's martyrdom in the strikes has drawn widespread condemnation and mourning across the region and beyond.

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