Iranian interior minister extends heartfelt condolences to his flood affectees

The Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has expressed sorrow and condolences over the loss of lives due to the torrential rains and floods in Pakistan, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and Gilgit Baltistan (G-B).

Momeni held a telephonic conversation with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives. He offered cooperation and assistance for the flood-affected people of Pakistan to his Pakistani counterpart, Naqvi.

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"It is deeply saddening to witness the devastation caused by floods in Pakistan," he added. "Hundreds of people have been separated from their loved ones."

The Iranian minister affirmed that his country stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Pakistan. Naqvi thanked his Iranian counterpart.

"Climate change is becoming a harbinger of devastating destruction in Pakistan," Naqvi added. "For the first time in history, Pakistan is going through such a dangerous climate situation."

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K-P has been hit hard by flash floods and heavy rains, leaving over 400 dead, 190 injured, and over 1,600 homes damaged, with Buner reporting the highest fatalities. Many areas have faced mass destruction and remain unreachable, leaving countless displaced.