TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed sympathy with the government and people of Sierra Leone over the death of tens of people in a tanker explosion.

Expressing deep sorrow and regret over the death of tens of Sierra Leone nationals in a tanker explosion, Khatibzadeh extended his sympathy to the government and people of the country, as well as the families of the victims.

According to the latest reports, at least 100 people were killed in a fuel tanker explosion in Sierra Leone that occurred in the early hours of Saturday.

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