Dozens more have died since the two earthquakes struck Iran’s East Azerbaijan province on Saturday.
By Chana Ya’ar and Reuters
Dozens more people have died since twin earthquakes struck the towns of Ahar, Haris and Varzaqan in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province on Saturday.
From an initial death toll of 250, the numbers have now reached as high as 306, including 219 women and children.
More than 3,000 people were injured in the 6.3 and 6.4-magnitude temblors that struck northwestern Iran, according to Health Minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjierdi.
Iran’s Red Crescent Society spokesman Pouya Haijan told the ISNA news agency the organization can handle the crisis on its own. Continue Reading »
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