TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister expressed sympathy with Turkey over the widespread fire in parts of the forests of Turkey's southern provinces, which have caused extensive damage to properties, deaths, and damage to Turkish people.

"I am deeply saddened by the fire by the fire that broke out in some parts of Turkey. We express sympathy with the government and people of Turkey and we will stand by the Turkish people", Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote in his Twitter account.

"May God have mercy on the deceased, I wish a speedy recovery to the injured", he said, adding that "Our prayers and facilities will be at the service of our brothers in Turkey."

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