OPEC & GECF Extend Condolences over Attacks on Iran

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has extends condolences over the recent aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran, a key member of the oil-producing bloc, in a formal letter addressed to Iranian officials.

In the letter dated June 13, 2025, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais expressed "profound concern" over the attacks and extended condolences to the Iranian government and people. The full text of the letter is as follows:

HE Eng Mohsen Paknejad

President of the OPEC Conference 2025

Minister of Petroleum

Ministry of Petroleum

Islamic Republic of Iran

Excellency,

It is with profound concern that I am monitoring the unfortunate news about the recent aggression against our esteemed Member Country, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

On behalf of the staff of the Secretariat of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and myself personally, I am writing to express our solidarity with you, the government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

At this challenging time, we convey our condolences on the tragic loss of lives and our sadness at the destruction caused. Our prayers and most heartfelt sympathies go out to Your Excellency, to the Government of our Member Country the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the families and friends of all those who lost their lives or who have been injured, and to all impacted by this horrible act of aggression.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and respect.

Haitham Al Ghais

Secretary General 

In addition, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has condemned recent attacks on Iran, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to global energy security.

In a letter dated June 15, 2025, GECF Secretary General Mohamed Hamel expressed solidarity with Iran and extended condolences to its leadership and people following what he described as "reckless acts of aggression." 

The full text of the letter is as follows: 

HE Eng. Mohsen Paknejad 
Minister of Petroleum
Islamic Republic of Iran

Subject: Condolences following the reckless attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Your Excellency, 

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum strongly condemns the deliberate attacks targeting the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which represent a flagrant violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security, as well as a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. 

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the leadership and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and express our sincere wishes for the swift recovery of the injured and the prompt restoration of stability. 

Such reckless acts of aggression threaten international peace and security and pose serious risks to global energy security. We reaffirm our solidarity with the people of the Middle East, as underscored in the Statement adopted at the 26th Ministerial Meeting held in Tehran on 8 December 2024. 

Please accept, Your Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration and esteem. 

Yours sincerely, 

Eng. Mohamed Hamel
Secretary General 

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