Iran⁤ Coal Mine Explosion: Pope Francis Offers‍ Condolences

An explosion⁣ in a ‍coal mine in Tabas, northeastern Iran, resulted in the loss of at least‌ 50 lives. Pope Francis has expressed his condolences for the victims and their families.

Vatican News ⁣reports⁢ that the explosion occurred⁣ on the evening⁣ of September 21,⁣ with some individuals still ⁢missing. A telegram signed by Cardinal Parolin conveyed the Pope’s message, in ​which he pledged his prayers for‌ the⁤ victims and their grieving families.

The Pope’s message also‍ expressed spiritual‌ solidarity‍ for the wounded and asked God to grant strength, consolation, and peace to all those affected⁢ by this tragic‍ event.

Iranian ⁤media reports that ‍approximately 70 people were working in ‌the mine when the⁣ explosion occurred, caused by a methane gas leak. Local authorities believe that none of the workers trapped in the mine ⁣survived.

Iranian ‌President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered‌ an investigation into the incident. According to local sources,​ the mine did not comply with safety‍ measures ⁢required by Iranian regulations.

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