Russian president orders emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered several emergency aircraft to be sent to Iran to help contain a fire that broke out following a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas.

The Russian Embassy in Tehran said in a post on its Telegram channel on Sunday that Putin has issued an order to immediately dispatch several planes from the Ministry of Emergency Situations to Iran along with experienced specialists to assist in dealing with the aftermath of the blast.

“We wish that Russian rescuers, together with their Iranian colleagues, will contain the flames and save the lives of the people and this port, which is strategically important for the Iranian economy,” the embassy added in its message.