Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. Photo: Al-Ahram
In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offered sincere condolences to the Iranian government and people, as well as to the families of the victims.
The ministry also wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
Iranian state media reported that a methane gas explosion had occurred in two blocks of the privately owned mine on Sunday, leading to the tragic incident.
Local media reports put the number of deaths at 51.
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