Queen Elizabeth expresses her condolences to Iran

The message which was handed to the Iranian embassy in London reads: I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Sunday’s terrible earthquake in Iran and Iraq and the devastation and loss of life that it has caused. Prince Philip and I send our sincere condolences to the victims of this disaster. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected.

Theresa May, the British Prime Minister has also expressed her condolences to the government and people of Iran, says British embassy in Tehran.

Other British authorities, including foreign secretary Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn the labour leader have sent their message of sympathy.

The latest reports released on Wednesday on the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Kermanshah Sunday (Nov 12) night, said that it has so far claimed at least 432 lives and injured over 9,388 others.

The fatal quake occurred at 21:48 hour local time (18:18 GMT). The epicenter of the quake was registered at 34.86 degrees latitude and 45.9 degrees longitude, at the depth of 11km, a shallow depth that can cause tremendous damage, in Ezgeleh region in Kermanshah Province.

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