Iran offers aid to Indonesia after earthquake: President Pezeshkian

In a message on Saturday to his Indonesian counterpart, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed condolences and sympathy on behalf of the Iranian government and people to the Indonesian people and government over the loss of lives and injuries caused by the massive earthquake.

The Iranian president also offered humanitarian assistance to Indonesia in the wake of the disaster. He further prayed to God Almighty to bestow speedy recovery to the injured and patience to the survivors who have lost their loved ones.

The message was reported by Mehr News Agency (MNA), which did not specify the exact date or magnitude of the earthquake, nor the number of casualties. The offer of aid reflects Iran's longstanding policy of supporting fellow Islamic countries during natural disasters.

According to Mehr News Agency, President Pezeshkian's message underscores the solidarity between Iran and Indonesia, both predominantly Muslim nations. The report did not provide further details on the scale of the earthquake or the specific assistance Iran intends to provide.