Tehran [date] – Iran's Foreign Ministry issued an official statement expressing profound sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Venezuela after a powerful earthquake struck the South American nation. In its message, Iran affirmed its solidarity and readiness to provide humanitarian assistance if needed.
The earthquake, recorded at a magnitude of … on the Richter scale, has caused significant casualties and property damage in affected areas. No official casualty figures have yet been released by Venezuelan authorities, but rescue teams are urgently conducting search and rescue operations.
Iran and Venezuela maintain close ties of friendship and cooperation in many fields, especially energy and oil. This expression of condolences further underscores mutual support between the two nations during difficult times.
Earlier, leaders of several countries and international organizations also sent condolences and offered assistance to help Venezuela recover from the disaster.
