On April 29, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over a massive explosion in Iran.

Xi Jinping said he was deeply grieved to learn that a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas of Iran caused heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi Jinping extended deep condolences to the victims and extended sincere sympathies to the injured and the bereaved families.