The head of Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, Saeed Ohadi, stated that 29 victims of the Mina incident in Saudi Arabia have been buried, while 36 others remain missing. On October 14, Ohadi told the official news agency of the Islamic Republic that DNA samples and fingerprints have been taken from these 29 individuals based on intelligence data. He added that 'the burial locations of these individuals are completely identified.' Among 65 individuals whose status was unknown until two days ago, 36 are still considered missing. The head of the Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization mentioned that operations to find these individuals continue. In the incident that occurred during this year's Hajj in Mina, hundreds of pilgrims were killed. According to statistics collected by the Associated Press from various countries, at least 1,480 people died in this incident, with the number of Iranian casualties reported as either 464 or 465. A total of 64,000 Iranian pilgrims participated in this year's Hajj. This incident has provoked angry reactions from senior Iranian officials, who have accused Saudi Arabia of 'mismanagement' or 'irresponsibility.' On the other hand, the King of Saudi Arabia responded by stating, without naming any country, that criticisms pursue political objectives and that these remarks will not affect his country's approach to holding the annual ceremony. In this context, Iran has formed a committee regarding the missing Iranian victims of the Mina incident. King Salman described the criticisms of the Hajj management as 'irresponsible.' Foreign Minister Zarif stated that it is not in Iran's interest to lose Saudi Arabia.
29 Iranian Victims of Mina Incident Buried in Saudi Arabia
29 Iranian victims of the Mina incident have been buried, while 36 remain missing. The Iranian government has expressed anger towards Saudi Arabia for the incident, which resulted in hundreds of deaths during the Hajj pilgrimage. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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📰 What Happened
29 Iranian victims of the Mina incident during this year's Hajj have been buried in Saudi Arabia, while 36 others remain missing. The Iranian government has expressed anger towards Saudi Arabia, blaming it for mismanagement during the pilgrimage.
- At least 1,480 people died in the Mina incident, with Iranian casualties reported as 464 or 465.
- 64,000 Iranian pilgrims participated in this year's Hajj.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Mina incident refers to a tragic stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in which hundreds of pilgrims died, leading to accusations of mismanagement against Saudi authorities, particularly from Iran.
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