Imam Khamenei Orders Thorough Investigation into Port Blast
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei ordered on Sunday a thorough probe into the blast which rocked Shaheed Rajaei Port in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas.
In a message marking the first comment by the Leader on the explosion which took place on Saturday, Imam Khamenei said the 'tragic fire in the Shaheed Rajaei Port has caused grief and concern.'
'It is the duty of security officials and judicial authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to detect if there's been any negligence or deliberate acts that have caused this and to follow this up according to regulations,' the Leader said in the message.
🔴Imam Khamenei's message following tragic event in Shahid Rajai Port:
Security & judicial authorities must investigate & uncover any negligence or deliberate act in this event & follow up in accordance with regulations:
Read full text of the message:https://t.co/8iDGAnbLWA pic.twitter.com/33Oef0eIZh
— Khamenei Media (@Khamenei_m) April 27, 2025
His eminence said he prayed for God's mercy and forgiveness for the deceased, for patience and calm for their grieving families, and for a swift recovery for those injured in this tragic event.
'I sincerely thank the generous people who were ready to donate blood for the injured at a time of need,' Imam Khamenei concluded the message.
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