Following the tragic fire at Shahid Rajaei Port, Ayatollah Khamenei issued a message of condolence to the bereaved families.
The Leader directed security officials and judicial authorities to thoroughly investigate and uncover any negligence or deliberate acts that have caused this tragedy and to follow up in accordance with the country’s regulations.
The text of the Leader’s message is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
"Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return" (Quran 2:156).
The tragic fire in the Shahid 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. All officials must know it's their duty to prevent bitter, damaging events.
I pray 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.
May God’s greetings and mercy be upon you.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
April 27, 2025