The announcement offers condolences to the bereaved families and the role players in the Iranian oil and maritime industries.
The statement describes the death of the sailors as semi-martyrdom death.
“Once again Iran was hit by the loss of a group of selfless and hardworking children of its,” reads the opening paragraph of the statement.
“The brave sailors who lost their lives because of a painful accident on the path of service and progression of national goals, joined to the martyrs of service,” reads the announcement.
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