In a post on X, Sharif described the killing as “a significant moment in the history of Iran,” saying the loss carried “deep emotional, political, and national implications.”

“I stand in solidarity with the Iranian nation and extend my sympathies to all those who are grieving,” he wrote.

Sharif also reaffirmed the “importance of stability, peace, and mutual respect among nations, particularly in our region,” urging restraint amid rising regional tensions.

He concluded by praying for strength and resilience for the Iranian people during what he called a “profound and irreparable loss.”