IFP - Leader of Iran�s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message extended his condolences over the deaths of several �hardworking� miners in a Wednesday explosion, and called for expedited efforts to rescue the trapped workers.





Ayatollah Khamenei expressed deep sorrow over the �heartbreaking� and �disastrous� incident in a mine in Golestan province, which claimed the lives of a number of �hardworking� and entrapped several others.

�It is required that all possible measures are taken to rescue the stranded people,� the Leader added in his Thursday message.

�The incident is very bitter, and I hope God will help them. I condole the families of all the dear victims, and I wish patience and peace for them, and God�s mercy for the trapped ones,� Ayatollah Khamenei added, calling on the authorities to expedite their efforts.

According to Iran�s Labour Minister Ali Rabiei, at least 35 have lost their lives in a coal mine blast in Golestan province, northeastern Iran. Several others were wounded in the deadly incident. Efforts are still underway to take out the trapped workers or their bodies.