Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condoled with bereaved family members of former Lebanese prime minister and prominent veteran politician, Omar Abdulhamid Karami in a message addressed to them Thursday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condoled with bereaved family members of former Lebanese prime minister and prominent veteran politician, Omar Abdulhamid Karami in a message addressed to them Thursday.

“Beyond doubt the brave and unforgettable stands taken by that late personality is support of justice in various issues, especially on brave resistance of regional nations against the Zionist occupiers, and his frank services to the Lebanese nation, will never be forgotten,” reiterated Zarif in his message.

“On behalf of the Iranian government and nation, I hereby condole with the esteemed family members of Karami, as well as the Lebanese government and nation, on this painful loss and pray to Almighty God for further exaltation of his status in the Hereafter,” added Zarif.

Many political and diplomatic personalities and parties, including the Iranian Ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad Fat’hali and the Lebanese Hezbollah Party have issued communiqués, sent messages, or attended the later Omar Abdulhamid Karami’s house to condole with his family.