In a statement on Thursday, Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei conveyed Iran’s condolences and sympathy to the government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, particularly to the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster.
Baqaei also prayed for the swift recovery and well-being of those injured and affected by the incident.
The spokesperson reaffirmed Iran’s solidarity with the Venezuelan government and people and announced the country’s readiness to provide any necessary assistance in rescue and relief operations.
He further noted that since the early hours following the earthquakes, Iran’s Foreign Ministry has remained in contact with the Iranian Embassy in Caracas to closely monitor developments and has conveyed Iran’s preparedness to assist the Venezuelan government in addressing the consequences of the powerful earthquakes.
The statement came after two major earthquakes struck Venezuela’s northern coast on June 24 within less than a minute of each other, triggering panic and causing widespread damage.
According to initial reports, the first quake measured 7.2 magnitude and was followed roughly 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake. Both tremors struck near the coastal area around Morón, west of the capital Caracas.
The earthquakes led to building collapses and extensive infrastructure damage, prompting emergency responses across the affected regions. Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez said dozens of people had been killed and hundreds injured, warning that the death toll could increase as rescue efforts continued.
Authorities declared a state of emergency, while international rescue teams were expected to arrive to assist local operations. Seismological authorities also warned of possible aftershocks following the powerful twin earthquakes.