The Federal Government of Nigeria has sympathized with the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran following the tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz, on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveys Nigeria’s condolences to the families of the 28 people who lost their lives and the more than 800 others injured in the incident.
It also commends the swift response of Iranian emergency services, and expresses Nigeria’s solidarity with Iran during this difficult time while extending prayers to those that loss their lives, as well as prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured victims, to their families, and the entire nation of Iran.
The explosion, which struck one of Iran’s key ports, has drawn international sympathy and calls for sustained support for the affected communities.