ABU DHABI, 2nd July, 2022 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today sent a cable of condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, over the 6.00 magnitude earthquake that struck the village of Sayeh Khosh, southern Iran, killing five people and injuring 44.

H.H. Sheikh Mohamed expressed his sympathies and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent a similar cable of condolences to the Iranian president.