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Afghan earthquake: Iran says ready to coordinate relief aid

Oct 7, 2023, 7:03 PM
News ID: 85250607
Afghan earthquake: Iran says ready to coordinate relief aid

Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian Embassy in Kabul has expressed solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan, saying that the Islamic Republic is prepared to coordinate international assistance and increase border services to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery.

“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan, while expressing solidarity with the victims and casualties of the Herat earthquake, is prepared to coordinate and guide international assistance to the earthquake-affected individuals in line with humanitarian cooperation and Russia's Kazan Declaration and increase its border services to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid," the embassy said in a statement posted on social media.

At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured after an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit western Afghanistan early on Saturday. The epicenter was near the city of Herat.

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