To God we belong, and to Him we shall return   "Martyrdom is the art of the men of God." Imam Khomeini   The martyrdom of Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi, the eminent and distinguished commander of the diplomatic arena, marks the loss of a figure defined by his poise, profundity, and unwavering faith. A man of profound devotion, integrity, and intellectual brilliance, he dedicated his blessed life with utmost nobility and sincerity to the faithful service of the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic of Iran. I offer my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Supreme Leader, His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, his honorable family, and his colleagues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, most notably to His Excellency Dr. Abbas Araghchi, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs. The monumental contributions of the exalted martyr, the beloved Dr. Kharrazi, across the political, cultural, scientific, and social landscapes remain indelible and unforgettable. I beseech the Almighty for the eternal peace and exaltation of the souls of the late martyr and his respected spouse, and pray for fortitude and patience for his distinguished kin, relatives, and companions. May the memory and legacy of Martyr Kharrazi, and all martyrs of the diplomatic corps, be forever cherished and their path steadfastly followed.   Amir Hossein Hosseini Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Zimbabwe April 10, 2026