Former Iranian diplomat missing after stampede in Saudi Arabia: Report

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An ambulance evacuates victims following a crush caused by large numbers of people pushing at Mina.
An ambulance evacuates victims following a crush caused by large numbers of people pushing at Mina.

Tehran, Iran - At least 134 Iranian pilgrims died and 85 were injured in the Thursday incident, while 354 Iranian pilgrims remain missing, according to the report.

By AP

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Published: Sat 26 Sep 2015, 2:11 PM

Last updated: Sun 11 Oct 2015, 7:17 PM

Iran's state TV says Ghazanfar Roknabadi, a former ambassador to Lebanon, is among those missing after at least 719 pilgrims died in a stampede during the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
The Saturday broadcast said two Iranian state TV reporters and a prominent political analyst are also missing. At least 134 Iranian pilgrims died and 85 were injured in the Thursday incident, while 354 Iranian pilgrims remain missing, according to the report.


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