In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Ramadan 1,1401 AH
Dear Mr. Yasir `Arafat, Leader of PLO,
We received your message of condolence on the recent heart-rending tragedy that led to the martyrdom of a great many of our dear ones, «1» and we thank you for it. We beseech Almighty God to exalt the ranks of the martyrs and to grant patience to the families of the martyrs. May God's peace and mercy be upon you
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini