Reactions from Prominent Figures to the Death of Iranian Scientist; Naderi was a Scientific Luminary of Iran

A group of prominent Iranian figures reacted on Friday, June 9, following the news of the passing of Dr. Firouz Naderi, a "distinguished NASA scientist," expressing their sorrow on their Twitter accounts. Prince Reza Pahlavi regarded Firouz Naderi as one of Iran's scientific luminaries and praised his efforts to bring satellite internet to Iranian youth during the height of Iran's national revolution. Prince Reza Pahlavi tweeted: "I was very affected and saddened by the news of Mr. Firouz Naderi's passing. Dr. Naderi was a scientific luminary of Iran who made significant contributions to the world of knowledge and technology. His efforts to bring satellite internet to Iranian youth during the peak of the national revolution will never be forgotten. I extend my condolences to the Iranian nation, especially to his family and loved ones. May his memory be cherished, and his name be eternal." Nazanin Boniadi also tweeted: "I was saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Firouz Naderi, one of the Iranian intellectuals abroad and a staunch advocate for the freedom of the Iranian people. I sincerely express my condolences to his family and loved ones. This loss is truly heartbreaking for our community and beyond." Masih Alinejad described Dr. Naderi as an outstanding human being, tweeting: "I was deeply saddened to hear of Dr. Firouz Naderi's passing. He was an exceptional person whose heart always beat for his homeland and raised its name in the world. Dr. Naderi longed to see freedom and prosperity for his people, who are trapped under a Daesh-like regime. I hope that one day his name will be honored in a free Iran." Hamed Esmaeilion also referred to Firouz Naderi as a companion for Iranians in their quest for freedom, writing: "He dedicated his life to humanity and science. He never forgot his homeland, Iran, and his compatriots, and he was a supporter of Iranians in their pursuit of freedom and democracy in their motherland. Farewell, dear Dr. Firouz Naderi." Alireza Akhundi, an Iranian-Swedish parliament member, expressed his sorrow over Firouz Naderi's passing, stating: "I had the honor of meeting him in January in Los Angeles and was impressed by his passion and motivation for freedom. I sincerely extend my condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace, dear Firouz." Kaveh Madani, an Iranian environmental scientist and head of the "Water, Environment, and Health Institute" at the United Nations University, shared a video of Dr. Naderi discussing his efforts to discover life beyond Earth, writing: "You were eagerly searching for life beyond this planet without forgetting your fellow Earthlings who deserve a better life. Thank you for your service to science and humanity." Dr. Firouz Naderi, a distinguished Iranian scientist, passed away on Friday, June 9, at the age of 77 in a hospital in the United States. He had recently undergone surgery due to anesthesia and a head injury from hitting a wall.