The headquarters of Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad
Monitor
Iraq expresses solidarity with Iran following Bandar Abbas Port explosion
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed “the sincere solidarity” with Iran following an explosion at Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, that resulted in at least five deaths and over 700 injuries.
In a statement, the ministry extended condolences to the government and people of Iran, affirming Iraq’s support “during these painful moments,” expressing “deep sympathy with the families of the victims,” and wishing a “speedy recovery to the injured.”
The blast supposedly originated from several containers in the port, possibly containing hazardous materials or chemicals, although the government yet to specify the exact cause of the incident. The explosion produced a large fire and a plume of black smoke visible for kilometers.
Statement from Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the sincere solidarity of the Republic of Iraq with the Islamic Republic of Iran following the explosion that occurred at Rajaei Port in the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, which resulted in a number of casualties and the injury of hundreds of innocent civilians.
The Republic of Iraq extends its condolences to the government and people of Iran, affirms its support for them during these painful moments, expresses deep sympathy with the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.
Iraq reaffirms the necessity of strengthening regional and international cooperation to confront emerging challenges and confirms its readiness to provide any possible support to help mitigate the effects of this tragedy.
