Friends Rally for Iran: Support for U.N. Charter Amidst Tragic Port Blast

The devastating explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas has left many in mourning, prompting a powerful response from the international community. The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations has expressed its condolences to the Iranian government and the families affected by this tragedy.

In a heartfelt statement, the group remarked:

“The Member States of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations extends their sincere condolences to the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the wake of the unfortunate explosion that occurred on 26 April 2025, in Shahid Rajaee Port, in city of Bandar Abbas, south of Iran, which led to tragic loss of life of dozens, while leaving hundreds injured,” the statement reads.

They continued:

“The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations is deeply saddened by the loss of life and the injuries sustained, and conveys its thoughts and prayers with all those who mourn the loss of their loved ones,” it added.

The group also conveyed their wishes for a swift recovery for the injured individuals:

The group also extended its heartfelt wish for a swift and full recovery for those who were wounded.

The explosion, which occurred on April 26, 2025, was triggered by a fuel tanker detonation that resulted in a massive fire at the port. The fire has since been extinguished. Key details from the incident include:

• Date of Incident: April 26, 2025
• Location: Shahid Rajaee Port, Bandar Abbas, Iran
• Casualties: Dozens dead, hundreds injured

The Committee to Investigate the Causes of the explosion has stated that preliminary findings suggest a failure to adhere to safety and passive defense standards:

The Committee to Investigate the Causes of the blast incident in Shahid Rajaee Port said on Monday that the reason for the blast and the inferno was “failure to observe safety and passive defense standards.”

Furthermore, the committee noted:

It said that there have been discrepancies in some cases, and the security and judicial bodies are seriously seeking to identify the wrongdoers.

To ensure accountability, a comprehensive investigation is underway:

Determining the cause of this incident requires a thorough and fully-fledged investigation of its various aspects, which, due to expert requirements, requires technical and laboratory processes; however, without wasting time, its implementation steps are being pursued and the final results will be revealed to the public as soon as possible, the committed concluded.

This tragic event highlights the critical importance of safety protocols in industrial operations and the need for swift action to prevent future incidents.