Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday expressed deep sorrow and regret over the death of tens of Sierra Leone nationals in a tanker explosion.
Khatibzadeh expressed sympathy towards the government and people of the country, as well as the families of the victims.
Media reports suggested on Saturday that a tanker was exploded in Sierra Leone, killing at least 90 people and injuring tens of others.
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