Kuwaiti Emir extends condolences on coal mine explosion in Iran

In the message, Kuwait’s Emir wished blessing of the dead coal miners, prayed for immediate recovery of the injured miners and patience for their bereaved families.

Kuwait's crown prince and the country’s prime minister also sent a separate message of condolence to President Hassan Rouhani.

At least 22 miners were killed on Wednesday in a huge explosion in the Zemestanyurt coal mine in the northeastern province of Golestan.

According to reports coming from the scene of the deadly incident, 35 miners have been entrapped in the coal mine.

Bodies of 22 victims have so far been transferred outside of the mine.

Zemestanyurt coal mine in Azadshahr region is situated 90 km east of the provincial capital city of Gorgan.

The provincial officials have announced three days of mourning here on the sad event.

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