The following is the full text of the message delivered on January 19, 2017 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, concerning the tragic fire and collapse of the Plasco Building in the center of Tehran. When a fire broke out in the aforementioned building, firefighters rushed into the building to extinguish the fire, but the collapse of the building resulted in them being trapped under the debris and being martyred.
In the Name of Him, the Exalted
The tragic incident of a building in the city center catching fire and collapsing, is a source of deep sorrow, regret and concern for me. The courage and sacrifice of the firefighters who endangered their lives in an operation to save the people and who underwent a difficult test while sacrificing themselves in a dutiful manner, imbues ones’ heart with praise, admiration and also with concern and sorrow.
Right now, all efforts should be channeled towards saving the lives of the casualties. Finding the causes of the incident is the next matter that should be attended to.
I ask all officials to continue their jihadi effort as they have done so in recent hours and to give priority to this urgent duty over all other matters and statements.
May God bestow His assistance, God willing
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
January 19, 2017
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