Tehran — In a formal statement released by the official communication channel of Kazem Seddiqi, long-time Friday prayer leader of Tehran, it was confirmed that his son, Mohammed Mehdi Seddiqi, has passed away. The announcement expresses profound sorrow and states that the family is currently in mourning.
According to the message, Mohammed Mehdi died unexpectedly. While details regarding the precise cause and time of death remain limited at present, the family emphasises respect for privacy in this difficult moment and asks for compassion from the public and media.
The statement continues by highlighting Mohammed Mehdi’s role within his community and notes that his passing is a heavy loss for both his immediate family and the networks of acquaintances and institutions with which he was involved. Condolences have already begun arriving from religious, social and political figures across Iran.
During the mourning period, the official channel indicates that no further information will be released until authorised by the family. The message requests that any gatherings of support or commemoration be conducted with sensitivity to the family’s state of grief.
This development has prompted reflections on mortality and the suddenness with which life can change, especially within circles of public religious leadership. Observers say the announcement underlines the human side of figures whose public roles often overshadow their private lives.