In Muizzu’s eyes, Khamenei did not even qualify as the leader of an Islamic nation
2 މާރިޗު 2026 | ހޯމަ 10:18While the international community offers condolences following the death of Iran's top leader, President Muizzu’s administration has remained silent, a notable departure from previous Maldivian governments that historically observed periods of national mourning and flew the national flag at half-mast to honor deceased Iranian leaders.
It has been confirmed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated during strikes carried out by the United States. | Reuters | Reuters
The administration of President Mohamed Muizzu is facing widespread public criticism for its silence following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The assassination occurred amidst a series of dangerous and illegal attacks launched by U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel against Iran. Despite the gravity of the event, the Maldivian government has neither issued an official statement nor declared any formal measures of mourning.
Critics on social media have pointed out that even non-Islamic nations have condemned the incident leading to the Iranian leader's death and expressed their condolences to the people of Iran.
Furthermore, during President Maumoon's administration, the Maldivian flag was flown at half-mast following the assassination of Iran's president and prime minister on August 31, 1981.
In a statement released at the time, the President's Office announced that the President had ordered the national flag to be flown at half-mast from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 1, 1981. This mark of respect followed the tragic news of the assassination of Iranian President Mohammad-Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar.
Numerous nations have voiced their opposition to the escalating threats facing the world, particularly in the Middle East, as the United States and Israel push the region toward a state of uncontrollable conflict.
