September 30, The Iran Project - Iranian officials in several messages �extended condolences over the demise of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, lauding the late Emir's important role in establishing regional peace and moderation.

In a Wednesday message to Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the new emir of Kuwait, President Hassan Rouhani stated that �I hereby condole you, the Kuwaiti government and nation on the demise of the late emir, who played a significant role in establishing regional balance and moderation.�

He also prayed to God Almighty to bestow peace upon His Soul and patience for the Royal Family.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished God�s blessings for Emir of Kuwait, saying the late Emir painted an image of moderation and power balance for Kuwait and the region.

In a post on his Twitter account on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Zarif said he is saddened by the passing away of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the late Emir of Kuwait, who painted an image of moderation and equilibrium for Kuwait and the region.

The top diplomat then�wished the Kuwaiti people and government prosperity, security, stability and progress under a new Emir.

Moreover, Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in a message to the speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Marzouq al-Ghanim, expressed his condolences over the Late Emir's death and emphasized his role in resolving regional issues through political settlements.

Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah passed away at the age of 91 in the United States.

Born in 1929, Sheikh Sabah is widely considered as the architect of modern Kuwait�s foreign policy.