Iran Holds Funeral Of Victims Of Army Plane Crash
Fakhir Rizvi Published January 16, 2019 | 06:17 PM
Several Iranian army commanders as well as senior officials were present at the funeral ceremony held for the victims of the plane which crashed near an airport in the city of Karaj west of Tehran
The Boeing 707 cargo plane, carrying meat from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, mistakenly landed in Fath Airport and crashed and caught fire near the airport on Monday morning.
Only one out of the 16 people on board survived the crash and is in hospital.
In a meantime, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday, sending a condolence message, urged the authorities to scrutinize the fatal incident and find and deal with any probable weaknesses and errors.
"I sympathize with the bereaved families of the devoted members of Iran's Army who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash,' wrote Ayatollah Khamenei in his message".
Praying to Allah for their forgiveness, he added, 'It is necessary that the relevant authorities thoroughly scrutinize the sad incident and recognize and deal with the possible weaknesses, shortcomings and errors'.
Recent Stories
Robinson, bowlers help New Zealand go 2-1 up against Pakistan
Shahzeb Chachar to hold khuli kachehri on April 26
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
Court adjourns Judicial Complex attack case till May 17
Nasreen Noori’s book ‘Popatan Jahra Khwab’ launched
Wafaqi Mohtasib inspection team visits Excise and taxation office
AJLAC announces 5th Conference titled ‘People’s Mandate: Safeguarding Civil ..
Pak-US officials engage to enhance trade, investment ties
IBCC to promote educational excellence, expand regional presence
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leav ..
Putin says plans to visit China in May
More Stories From World
-
WADA asks 'independent prosecutor' to examine Chinese swimmers case
3 minutes ago -
New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein sex crime conviction
13 minutes ago -
Bagnaia and Spanish rivals chase victory at Jerez
2 hours ago -
Russian, Ukrainian strikes kill at least 10 in frontline regions
2 hours ago -
Heatwave amid Israel's aggression in Gaza brings new misery, disease risk
2 hours ago -
Tourism must change, mayor says as Venice launches entry fee
2 hours ago
-
Pakistani 'Blue Helmets' serving UN Peacekeeping Mission in DR Congo set to leave after 20 years of ..
3 hours ago -
Putin says plans to visit China in May
3 hours ago -
US reinstates open internet rules rescinded under Trump
3 hours ago -
Honda announces US$11 bn EV battery and vehicle plant in Canada
3 hours ago -
Portugal marks 50 years of democracy with far right on the rise
3 hours ago -
Oman, UAE deluge 'most likely' linked to climate change: scientists
4 hours ago