Türkiye expresses condolences to Iran over deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed condolences to Iran regarding the numerous casualties resulting from the explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in the city of Bandar Abbas.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic explosion that occurred today (April 26) at the Shahid Rajaee Port in the city of Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, which resulted in many casualties," the Ministry said, Caliber.Az reports.

"On behalf of our country, we express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the people of Iran. We wish a speedy recovery to all those injured," the statement reads.

A catastrophic explosion occurred on April 26, 2025, at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, resulting in at least 18 fatalities and over 800 injuries. The blast, originating from several containers in the port's Sina yard, is believed to have been caused by improperly stored hazardous materials, including sodium perchlorate—a chemical used in missile fuel.

The explosion produced a massive fire and a plume of black smoke visible for kilometers. The shockwave shattered windows and caused structural damage to buildings several kilometers away. At least one building collapsed due to the blast. The explosion was reportedly heard as far as Qeshm Island, located 26km south of Bandar Abbas, and was felt at a distance of 50km from the site.

By Khagan Isayev