On April 27, the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, sent a telegram of condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Tajik President’s official website.

The telegram reads:

“Your Excellency,

The news of the massive explosion in Bandar Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas, Islamic Republic of Iran, and the resulting deaths and injuries to a large number of people, has caused us deep sorrow.

Declaring solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran in this tragic incident, I express my deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to you, the friendly Government and people of Iran, and I ask God for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased and a full recovery for all the injured.”

Iranian media reports say leaders and officials from countries around the world sent separate messages offering their condolences over the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, which resulted in 40 fatalities. 

Leaders, foreign ministers and officials from Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan, Cuba, Venezuela, Pakistan, Turkey, Japan, Jordan, Russia, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Nicaragua, and Kuwait in separate message sympathized with Iranian people on the deadly blast.

In his message, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in particular, said Moscow was ready to take necessary actions and provide assistance to address the consequences and challenges caused by this incident.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry also in a message extended condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the people of Iran and wished speedy recovery to those injured.

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, his deputy Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, also sent separate messages of condolence on the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port.

The King and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia sent separate messages to President Masoud Pezeshkian, extending their condolences to the Iranian government and people. 

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud conveyed his condolences and sympathy in a message to President Pezeshkian, following the tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port.

Meanwhile, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shared a similar message with President Pezeshkian, expressing his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the president and the families of the victims.