Leader condoles passing of artist Kourosh Zarei and writer Anvari

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued separate condolence messages on Wednesday for the passing of artist Kourosh Zarei and writer Anvari. In the messages, the Leader described their deaths as causes for sorrow and extended condolences to their families and the country's artistic and literary communities.

In his message on Zarei, Ayatollah Khamenei praised the late artist's tireless efforts to promote performing arts in cities and underserved regions across Iran, as well as his steadfast commitment to the values of the Islamic Revolution. Kourosh Zarei passed away due to complications from an illness he had been suffering from over the past two years.

In a separate message on Anvari, the Leader highlighted the writer's numerous literary works, particularly his 12-volume novel “Jade Jang” (Road of War), which received the attention and praise of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. The messages were reported by Mehr News Agency (MNA).