Mina Tragedy

Iran seriously pursuing rights of Mina crush victims: Official

Apr 10, 2016 05:20

The representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization stressed on Saturday that Tehran is following up on an agreement with Riyadh on the compensation Saudi Arabia should pay to the families of Iranian victims of last year’s tragic crush in Mina.
Iranian official raps Riyadh for non-cooperation on upcoming Hajj

Mar 29, 2016 06:10

Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi criticized Saudi Hajj authorities for declining to issue visas for members of an Iranian delegation tasked with facilitating affairs related to the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.
Cleric underlines security for Iranian Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Mar 18, 2016 17:22

Tehran's Interim Friday Prayers Leader accused Saudi Arabia of “lying” about ensuring safety of the Hajj pilgrims, asking the Iranian officials to deal with the issue very carefully to ensure security of the country’s pilgrims and prevent another disaster like the deadly Mina tragedy in 2015.
Mali families criticize Saudi response to Mina tragedy

Feb 17, 2016 09:24

A group of families in Mali, who lost their loved ones in the last September Hajj tragedy, are planning to file complaints against Riyadh, they lawyer says.