Tehran: Leaders and officials from countries around the world sent separate messages offering their condolences for the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, which resulted in 40 fatalities.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, leaders, foreign ministers, and officials from Belarus, Egypt, Qatar, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, Venezuela, Pakistan, Turkey, Japan, Jordan, Russia, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Nicaragua, and Kuwait have expressed sympathy to the Iranian people following the deadly blast. Additionally, the Hamas movement, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission also conveyed their condolences.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is ready to take necessary actions and provide assistance to address the consequences and challenges arising from this incident. Meanwhile, the Turkish Foreign Ministry extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
In a message shared on his X account, the Pakistani Ambassador to Tehran expressed shock over the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port, noting reports of hundreds injured. The Nicaraguan government also issued a message standing firmly with the Iranian people, government, and leaders, including Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The Emir of Qatar, along with his deputy and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, conveyed separate messages of condolence. Similarly, the King and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia sent messages to President Masoud Pezeshkian, extending their condolences to the Iranian government and people. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman both expressed their deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president and the families of the victims.
The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in widespread destruction in the surrounding areas and affected some industries in western Bandar Abbas.