Izmir:Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has extended his condolences to the families affected by a tragic explosion at an iron and steel manufacturing plant in the province of Izmir, western Türkiye. The incident has claimed the lives of several individuals, prompting a response from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Baqaei expressed his sympathy not only to the families of the victims but also to the government and people of Türkiye, a neighboring and friendly country.

In his message, Baqaei prayed for divine mercy and forgiveness for those who perished in the explosion and wished for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident.