In his statement, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed deep sorrow over the
tragic event and emphasized the importance of prioritizing rescue efforts and
providing immediate care to the injured.
The full text of the Supreme Leader's message reads as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
"I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who
lost their lives and to the people of the region following the painful and
tragic incident at the Tabas coal mine, which claimed the lives and injured
several workers. I call on the rescue teams, dispatched by government
officials, to make every effort to save the workers and to take all necessary
measures to reduce the scale of this calamity. Immediate attention to the
injured must also be a top priority."
Seyyed Ali Khamenei
September 22, 2024
The Supreme Leader’s message highlights the gravity of the situation
and underscores the urgency of ongoing relief operations aimed at saving lives
and minimizing the impact of the disaster.