Iran expresses condolences over Azerbaijan oil rig fire

Iran has extended its condolences to the government and nation of Azerbaijan over the deadly explosion and fire on an Azerbaijani oil platform in the Caspian Sea.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaber-Ansari on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic event and offered Tehran’s sympathy to the families of the victims, saying Tehran is ready to provide assistance to Baku to bring the blaze under control.