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Chinese FM extends condolences over deaths of 30 Iranian sailors

1,345 views · Published 16 January 2018 · 1:05 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: CGTN · 2018 · News & Politics

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has extended his condolences to his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif over the deaths of the 30 Iranian crew members who were on board the Sanchi. The oil tanker sank on Sunday afternoon in the East China Sea. 

The tanker burned for nearly a week after colliding with a freighter. Rescue teams only managed to recover three bodies. An Iranian official earlier said there was "no hope" of survival for the other missing sailors. Iranian president Hassan Rouhani also extended his condolences to their families. Meanwhile, China says efforts are being made to mitigate the effects of the disaster.

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