Premier extends condolences over Iranian plane crash

Premier Li Keqiang telephoned Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri on August 12 to offer his condolences over a deadly air crash in the country.

"The plane crash in Iran has caused huge casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government, I hereby extend profound condolences to the victims, and express heartfelt sympathy to the injured and the bereft families," Li said.