earthquake
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Life in Salas-e Babajani Town 7 years after devastating quake
Seven years after the devastating earthquake in Iran's western province of Kermanshah, many residents have rebuilt their homes in the town of Salas-e Babajani and returned to their normal life. However, 85% of the offices are still in ruins and are providing services to the public while stationed in rental facilities or containers.
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Earthquake leaves no damage in Bushehr beach facilities
Bushehr, IRNA – Director General of Iran’s Bushehr Province Crisis Management Kourosh Dehghan has said that the 4 Richter quake in the Persian Gulf left no damage in Bushehr beach facilities.
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Damage caused by 5 magnitude quake in Kashmar
A 5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday (June 18, 2024) between Kashmar and Khalilabad cities. In this incident, two men were killed due to the fall of the exterior of a building in Kashmar, two others were killed due to the collapse of a house in Zendeh Jaan village of this city, and 120 people were injured, most of whom were treated and discharged.Kashmar city is located 230 km southwest of Mashhad. The population of Kashmar city is 163,000 people based on the statistics of the city’s health services, of which 115,000 people live in the cities of Kashmar and Farg Qaleh and the rest live in 25 villages of this city.
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Two killed in earthquake in northeast Iran
Mashhad, IRNA – At least two people have been killed in a five-magnitude earthquake in northeastern Iran, according to a local official.
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3.7 Richter quake jolts western Iranian city of Malayer
Tehran, IRNA – An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale jolted Malayer, Hamedan province, western Iran, on Monday.
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Bam earthquake of 2003
A devastating earthquake that happened on December 26, 2003 and lasted for 12 seconds shook the city of Bam in southeastern Iranian province of Kerman. With an estimated death toll of 34,000-50,000, it is still regarded as one of the three deadliest earthquakes in Iran’s history.Tens of thousands were wounded in Bam earthquake while many more were left homeless.The following album is a selection of IRNA’s file photos that are released on the anniversary of the earthquake.
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Earthquake maneuver across Iran
The 25th National Earthquake Maneuver was held on November 29, 2023, in schools nationwide. (IRNA Photos/ Ali Sharifzadeh)
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5.1-magnitude quake strikes Iran's southwestern city
Ilam, IRNA – A 5.1-magnitude earthquake has hit Murmuri city in Iran's southwestern province of Ilam.
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Iran sends more aid trucks to quake-ravaged Afghanistan
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has dispatched a new cargo of humanitarian supplies to quake-stricken areas in Afghanistan, according to an official with the knowledge of the matter.
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6.4-magnitude quake hits Herat, tremors felt in northeastern Iran
Mashhad, IRNA- The 6.4-magnitude quake that shook the province of Herat in Afghanistan on Sunday has been felt in northeastern city of Mashahd.
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Iran Red Crescent ready to aid afghan quake victims: Official
Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced its readiness to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.
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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.
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Iran rejects explosion claims in Khorramabad, reports M2.5 quake
Khorramabad, IRNA – Seismic database manager of the Institute of Geophysics at the University of Tehran has dismissed claims that an explosion occurred in Iran’s western city of Khorramabad last night, saying the cause of the tremor felt by the residents was a 2.5 magnitude earthquake.
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Quake-hit Morocco rejects Zionist regime’s aid offer: Report
Tehran, IRNA – The Moroccan Foreign Ministry has officially rejected the Zionist regime’s offer to help the African country in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit Morocco on Friday night, media reports have said.
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Iran ready to dispatch relief teams to quake-hit Morocco
Tehran, IRNA – Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Pirhossein Kolivand in a message has declared the entity's readiness to send medical and relief teams to assist humanitarian operations in quake-stricken Morocco.
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Iran offers sympathy to victims of powerful earthquake in Morocco
Tehran, IRNA - Spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nasser Kanaani has offered his sympathy to the families of the victims of a recent powerful earthquake in Morocco.
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Earthquake jolts Iran’s southern Hormuzgan Province
Bandar Abbas, IRNA – A 5-magnitude earthquake hit Hormuzgan Province in southern Iran on Saturday 19: 27 pm local time.
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5.6-magnitude quake strikes northwestern Iran
Tehran, IRNA – A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Khoy City in northwestern Iran on Friday morning.
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Earthquake jolts northern Iran
Tehran, IRNA – A 5-magnitude earthquake hit Anbaralum city in the northern Iranian province of Golestan on Wednesday.
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Iran sends 16th batch of humanitarian aid to quake-hit Syria
Damascus, IRNA – The 16th Iranian flight carrying humanitarian aid to people affected by the February 6 earthquake in Syria landed in the Arab country on Saturday.
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Iran true friend of Syrian nation, gov't: Amirabdollahian
Latakia, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is a true friend of the Syrian nation and government, adding that Iran would continue its efforts to provide help until the Syrian Government will overcome the crisis.
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Iran renews its support for quake-hit people in Turkiye
Ankara, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian has renewed Iran’s support for people affected by two major earthquakes in Turkiye last month.
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Iran's 14th humanitarian aid plane arrives in Syria
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran has sent its 14th humanitarian plane to deliver aid to quake-hit people in Syria.
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Iran, Switzerland discuss Syria, Yemen latest developments
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji, and the Head of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maya Tissafi in a meeting on Sunday reviewed Syria and Yemen's latest developments.
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9th cargo of Iran's humanitarian aid arrives in Syria
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran sent its 9th humanitarian cargo for quake-hit people in Syria.
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Iran among 1st states to aid quake-hit Turkiye: Turkish consul general
Tabriz, IRNA – Turkish Consul General Çetin Taner to the Iranian city Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province, said that the Iranian government was among the first states who rushed to aid quake-hit people in Turkiye.
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Earthquake death toll exceeds 24k in Turkiye after 7 days
Seven days after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkiye on Monday 24,617 people have been killed and 80,278 injured. February 12, 2023. IRNA/ Payam Sani
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Tehran's Tabi'at Bridge to be lit in red in sympathy with Turkiye, Syria
Tehran, IRNA – The iconic Tabi’at (Nature) Bridge of the capital city of Tehran will be lit in red tonight to show Iranians’ sympathy with Turkish and Syrian quake-hit people.
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3 Iranian amputee football players died in Turkiye earthquake
Tehran, IRNA – After 72 hours of the horrific earthquake in Turkiye, the death of three Iranian amputee footballers was confirmed by Iran’s amputee football official.
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5th Iran aid aircraft lands at Damascus Airport
Damascus, IRNA – The fifth aircraft of Iran carrying humanitarian aid for the quake-hit people in Syria have landed at the Damascus International Airport.