Azer News- President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has extended condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani.

�I was deeply saddened by the news of the death of crew members as a result of a crash of an Iranian tanker,� said President Aliyev in his letter.

�On the occasion of this tragedy, on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on my own behalf, I extend my deepest condolences to you, families and loved ones of those who died and the whole people of Iran,� noted the president. �May Allah rest the souls of the dead in peace!�