In separate messages, Larijani voiced sympathy with the Philippine government and nation and the survivors of the incident which left
thousands dead and nearly 2 million people displaced.
The death toll could still climb higher, with an additional 1,000 cadaver bags sent to provinces, the disaster council announced as search-and-rescue operations continued in Tacloban City.
The number of injured stood at 12,487, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported. At least 1,179 were missing.
