(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The US Department of State on Monday affirmed that no American citizens were on board the Sepahan Air Flight 5915 which crashed upon takeoff in Tehran yesterday, killing more than 45 people.
"On behalf of the US government, we wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives," said Deputy Spokesperson of the Department Marie Harf.
"We are aware of reports that Iranian authorities are investigating the crash," she noted "On a happier note" the Iranian national volleyball team arrived in the US last week, and "we want to welcome (them) and wish them well in their series of friendly matches against the US national team," Harf added.
The two teams have already played four games, and the remaining matches will take place on August 13, 15, and 16 in Southern California.
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