Tehran: The Iranian Foreign Ministry has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Uruguay following the passing of former President Jose Mujica. The ministry acknowledged Mujica's role as a leader and conveyed its sympathy to his family, offering prayers for his peace.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Foreign Ministry shared a message on the social media platform X, expressing its sorrow over Mujica's death. Mujica, who was Uruguay's president from 2010 to 2015, passed away on May 13 at the age of 89 after battling an illness.