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Crisis/Conflict/Terrorism UN chief extends condolences to people, Government of Iran in wake of tragic plane crash
Just Earth News | @JustEarthNews | 19 Feb 2018, 09:48 am Print
Mark Garten
New York, Feb 19 (JEN): Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has extended his heartfelt condolences to the country’s people and Government.
The Secretary-General’s statement, issued by a UN spokesperson, follows reports that a commercial plane crashed early Sunday in a mountainous region of Iran, likely killing all 66 people on board.
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