WorldNews Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 [attach=full]27727[/attach]The repatriation of Iranians killed in the hajj stampede in Saudi Arabia has been delayed until at least Wednesday, officials said, citing administrative problems and difficulties in identifying victims. With the uproar over the tragedy showing no sign of easing, President Hassan Rouhani arrived back in Tehran on Tuesday having left the UN General Assembly early, after citing Saudi "incompetence" at the hajj. "A plane is supposed to leave for Jeddah tonight (Tuesday) for the transfer of bodies," said Ali Marashi, head of the Iranian Red Crescent's medical centre in Tehran, which is organising the repatriation. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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