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
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