Iran’s minister of agriculture called for acceleration in directing ships carrying essential goods to berth at other southern ports, not least Imam Khomeini Port, following Saturday’s colossal blast at Shahid Rajaee Port.Gholamreza Nouri-Qezeljeh made the call on Sunday as he demanded serious and precise follow-up on the matter.“Based on the initial information received from colleagues stationed at the scene of the incident, it appears that the essential goods present at Shahid Rajaee Port have not sustained serious damage, and there will be no problem in the process of supplying essential goods,” Nouri-Qezeljeh said.“In line with emergency measures, the CEO of [the Agriculture Ministry’s] Livestock Affairs has been tasked with being dispatched to the site and following up on the transfer of refrigerated containers to powered locations, and if necessary, utilizing the ministry’s resources to assist the private sector,” he added.Media reports said Shahid Rajaee Port, which is the main transit and container port and the country’s largest trade center, after a short pause in activities, once again witnessed the resumption of goods exports and imports, and even foreign transit.Farzaneh Sadegh, the minister of roads and urban development, announced at 9 a.m. local time on Sunday that various loading, unloading, and other activities are currently being carried out as usual in other zones and sections of Shahid Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas.On Saturday, a powerful blast rocked the port of Shahid Rajaee in Hormozgan Province after a fuel tanker exploded for reasons still under investigation.The tragic incident has so far claimed at least 40 lives and injured more than 1,000 individuals.Iranian officials, emergency services, health departments, and crisis management teams are trying to ensure that victims and their families receive the necessary care and that potentially affected facilities are secured and rehabilitated.Authorities have further reassured the public that an in-depth investigation is underway to establish the cause of the explosion and prevent its recurrence. (ICE TEHERAN)

Fonte notizia: IRAN DAILY