WANA (Apr 27) – Following the tragic explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, on Saturday, which has so far left over 700 injured and 25 dead, numerous countries have expressed their solidarity and condolences to Iran.

 

UAE Expresses Solidarity with Iran

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the country’s solidarity with the Iranian government and people, wishing a swift recovery for all the injured.

 

Iraq Offers Immediate Assistance to Iran

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani instructed Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari to coordinate with his Iranian counterpart, Eskandar Momeni, and ordered the provision of immediate aid. Iraq’s Foreign Ministry and Seyed Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, extended condolences to Iran’s leadership, government, and people following the explosion.

 

Turkmenistan’s Leaders Extend Sympathies to Iran

Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the National Leader of Turkmenistan conveyed their condolences to the Iranian leadership and people during separate phone calls with Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, and Iranian president Pezeshkian.

 

Pakistan’s Ambassador: “Pakistan Stands Firmly with Iran”

Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Tehran, expressed deep sorrow over the incident. He emphasized that Pakistan stands firmly with Iran during this tragic time.

 

Japan’s Ambassador Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Tragedy

Tamaki Tsukada, Japan’s Ambassador to Iran, expressed profound grief and respect for the search and rescue efforts, extending heartfelt condolences to the Iranian people.

 

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences and Assistance

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud expressed condolences and readiness to assist Iran following the explosion. Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, also sent a similar message.

 

Kurdistan Region President Extends Sympathies

Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, extended condolences to the leadership, people, and families of the victims in Iran.

 

Cuba’s Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Iran

Cuba’s Foreign Minister expressed condolences to Iran’s government and people. The Cuban Embassy in Tehran, along with Cuba’s President, Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, and Head of the Communist Party’s International Relations, all issued separate messages of condolence.

 

Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry Expresses Sympathy

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry conveyed its condolences and solidarity with Iran in the aftermath of the tragic explosion.

 

Kazakh President Extends Condolences to Iran

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev sent a message of condolence to President Pezeshkian and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

 

Taliban Government Offers Condolences

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led Foreign Ministry expressed profound sadness, declaring full solidarity with Iran during this difficult time.

 

Oman’s Foreign Ministry Stands with Iran

Oman’s Foreign Ministry issued an official statement of condolence, emphasizing solidarity with the Iranian people and wishing recovery for the injured.

 

Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement Prays for Victims

The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement declared its solidarity with Iran, praying for the souls of the martyrs and healing for the injured.

 

Tajikistan’s President Expresses Solidarity

Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon extended condolences to the Iranian leadership and people, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic event.

 

Russian President Putin Expresses Condolences

On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a message expressing his condolences and sympathy. In the message published on the Kremlin’s website, it reads: “His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Mr. Masoud Pezeshkian

 

I extend my heartfelt condolences for the human losses and immense damages caused by the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port.

 

Please convey my sympathy and support to the families and relatives of the deceased. I also wish a swift recovery to all the injured. We express our readiness to provide the necessary assistance to address the consequences of this incident.”

 

Bahrain, Belarus, Armenia, and the UN representative in Tehran, South Korea, Sweden, also offered their condolences and expressed their sympathy in this regard.