INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has extended its condolences to Iran and the families of victims killed in the coal mine explosion over
the weekend.According to a statement issued by the ministry of foreign affairs, the IEA described the explosion as a tragic event.Abdul
Qahar Balkhi, the ministry’s spokesman said in the statement: “The Islamic Emirate expresses its sympathy with the government and people
of Iran and we wish divine forgiveness for the deceased.”Iranian media reported Sunday that a gas leak in a coal mine in Tabas, in South
Khorasan province, sparked the explosion on Saturday night.At the time, 69 workers were in the mine.Latest reports Monday put the death toll
at between 35 and 38 people with many injured.The post IEA extends condolences to Iran following deadly coal mine explosion first appeared
