Sun, Sep 03, 2006 - Page 6 News List

Iran air crash toll revised to 29

FLAMING WRECKAGE More than 40 people were hurt after one of the plane's tires burst during the landing, causing the plane to hit a wall and explode into flames

AFP , TEHRAN

Media reports have indicated that new sanctions would start with a travel ban for Iranian nuclear officials, ratcheting up later to more severe measures such as restrictions on commercial airline flights.

Iranian Transport Minister Mohammad Rahamti, quoted by the ISNA news agency, acknowledged that Iran is facing sanctions over the purchasing of Western made planes.

He added, however, that "the accident in Mashhad has nothing to do with the age of the plane."

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