Iran’s Envoy Condoles with Family of IAEA Expert Killed in Accident

Iran’s Residing Representative at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ali Asghar Soltaniyeh in a message on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of an IAEA expert who was killed in a car accident in Iran yesterday.

“I am writing to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. I was deeply shocked about the tragic accident and the sad demise of your husband,” Soltaniyeh said in his message.

“Although I did not have the honor of a personal acquaintance with your husband, I was very sorry to hear about his passing away. May he rest in peace, and may your memories give you strength,” the message added.

“Please let me Know whether there is anything I and my mission’s staff can do to help you during this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers,” it said, and concluded, “May God bless you and your family during this time and always, and May you be filled with faith and hope even in the midst of inescapable grief.”

The South Korean expert of the world nuclear body, namely Ok-Seok Seo, along with another IAEA expert, was on a mission “in the vicinity of Khandab Complex in the Markazi province when the accident happened”.

A statement released by the public relations office of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO) on Tuesday said “the car carrying the two skidded and overturned at around 12p.m. (0730GMT) Tuesday”.

Ok-Seok Seo died of severe injuries, while the second IAEA expert was taken to the hospital.