Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri PHOTO: BY ilna

Tehran (IP)- In a message to General Mousavi, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of several navy sailors in the exercise of the navy in the Oman Sea.

Iran Press/Iran News: Maj. Gen. Mohammad Baqeri said, "I express my deepest condolences to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army and the bereaved families on the martyrdom of several officers and employees of the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran."

The message of the Chief of General Staff continues to read: "While wishing health and well-being to the injured in this incident, I would like to ask grace from God Almighty for the honorable martyrs, and patience for the bereaved families."

The Konarak logistic vessel was involved in an accident yesterday, and 19 of its dedicated employees were martyred. 15 others were injured in the incident.