Ministry of Foreign Affairs: No Indonesian citizen has become a victim of an explosion in Iran

Jakarta – A powerful explosion in the port of Shahid Rajaee, Iran, killed more than 20 people. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry (Kemlu) said that there were no Indonesian citizens killed until now. “The Indonesian embassy in Tehran reported that there were no reports from Indonesian citizens to become victims of the explosion until now,” the Ministry of Forestry from the Ministry of Forestry Rolliansah Soemirat said in a statement received on Sunday (4/27/2025). Roy said there are currently 385 Indonesian citizens in Iran. Most of the Indonesian citizens are students. Browse to continue the content “Most students live in Qom and many other Indonesian citizens live in Tehran, the capital of Iran. There are no Indonesian citizens living in Bandar Abbas,” he explained. Roy said Bandar Abbas is an important port area in Iran that borders Qatar and the Arab Emirates Association. Last year, there were two Indonesian citizens who became ABK in Bandar Abbas, but both returned to Indonesia. “The Indonesian embassy in Tehran has coordinated with authority in Iran and the Indonesian civil community in various regions in Iran to ensure their safety,” he said. Roy said the Foreign Ministry and the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran will regularly monitor the condition of Indonesian citizens in Iran. For Indonesian citizens who need help, contact the Indonesian embassy in Tehran via number +989024668889. AFP reports Sunday (27/4) Iran’s local media reported that the death toll of the terrible explosion reached 25 people. While hundreds of other people were injured. The data of this victim can still grow. The explosion took place on Saturday (26/4) in the port of Shahid Rajaee in Southerniran, near the Hormuz Street, passed by one -fifth of world oil production. (Lir/IDH) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here