“He was a sympathetic and concerned brother to me, an honest fellow of Imam Khomeini and a resilient hardworking servant for the Islamic Revolution,” reads part of the message.
The statement further hails the revolutionary stance of Ayatollah Tabasi, his loyalty to ideals of Imam Khomeini and his efforts in the path.
“His demise is the loss of a kind brother, a friend of tough pre-Revolution period and a tireless supporter after the Islamic Revolution; I extend my sincere condolences to his family and pray for their patience,” concludes the message.
