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British Foreign Secretary extends condolences over deadly quake in Iran

British Foreign Secretary extends condolences over deadly quake in Iran

'Deepest condolences with the people of Iran and Iraq following last night’s deadly earthquake. The UK stands ready to help the victims and the recovery effort,' Boris Johnson said in his Twitter message released on Monday.The 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Kermanshah Province, western Iran has so far claimed the lives of …

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UK extends condolences over fatal quake in western Iran

UK extends condolences over fatal quake in western Iran

'So sad to hear of the terrible earthquake in Kermanshah last night. My condolences to the families of those killed and sympathy to all the affected,' Nicholas Hopton said in a Twitter message released on Monday. The 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Kermanshah Province, western Iran has so far claimed the lives …

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Pakistan condoles with Iran, Iraq on devastating earthquake

Pakistan condoles with Iran, Iraq on devastating earthquake

“The people and Government of Pakistan extend deepest condolences and sympathies on the grievous loss of precious human lives and injuries caused to hundreds of others by the devastating earthquake that jolted the bordering regions between Iran and Iraq on the night of 12th November 2017,” Foreign Ministry in a …

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Boris Johnson's trip to Iran, on both countries' agenda: FM spox

Boris Johnson's trip to Iran, on both countries' agenda: FM spox

'We are arranging the trip,' Bahram Qasemi told reporters at his weekly press briefing.Commenting on the visit of the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to Iran, Qasemi said it will happen within next weeks.Talking about the trip of French President Emmanuel Macron, te spokesman said the time of his …

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UN Coordinator condoles death of hundreds in western Iran quake

UN Coordinator condoles death of hundreds in western Iran quake

'Conveying sincere condolences to Government and People of Iran following last night's deadly earthquake on western border. Situation was unclear around midnight, now, as the sun rises this morning, we know more about the number of dead / injured. UN will assist if requested,' Lewis said in his Twitter message …

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UK hopes Lebanon's Hariri to return to Beirut 'without further delay'

UK hopes Lebanon's Hariri to return to Beirut 'without further delay'

'Prime Minister [Saad] Hariri has been a good and trusted partner for the UK,' Boris Johnson said during his telephone conversation with Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil.'…, and we hope that he will return to Beirut without further delay, not least in the interests of Lebanon’s political stability,' Johnson said …

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Iran quake death toll rises to 214

Iran quake death toll rises to 214

According to reports, the number of the dead may increase.The 7.3-magnitude earthquake rocked west of Iran and areas in east of Iraq on Sunday night killing at least 214. The quake, being at a depth 11 km, occurred at 21:05 local time (17:35 GMT).Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in …

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Germany offers condolences over death of many Iranians in deadly quake

Germany offers condolences over death of many Iranians in deadly quake

'Convey sincere condolences of Germany to the Government and the People of Iran on occasion of the deadly earthquake in western parts of Iran. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Germany ready to help if needed,' Michael Klor Berchtold said in a Twitter message ‏which was released …

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UN chief condoles Iran over deadly quake

UN chief condoles Iran over deadly quake

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Tehran, Nov 13, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage following the earthquake that struck the border region of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq on Sunday evening, a UN official said. …

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Leader orders swift rescue operations to help quake victims

Leader orders swift rescue operations to help quake victims

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a message on Monday, expressed condolences to the Iranian people and families of the victims of the strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake in western Iran which killed at least 207. The Leader also extended special sympathy to the people of the western Iranian province of Kermanshah, the …

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