ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday extended condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, which killed several people earlier in the day.

In a phone call with Pezeshkian, Sharif expressed solidarity with the victims and offered Pakistan’s assistance, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.

The two leaders also discussed regional developments, including recent tensions following the Pehelgam incident in India.

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