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UN chief extends condolences to people, Government of Iran in wake of tragic plane crash

Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to the media at UN Headquarters.
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Secretary-General António Guterres speaks to the media at UN Headquarters.

UN chief extends condolences to people, Government of Iran in wake of tragic plane crash

UN Affairs

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.