According to Kuwaiti Daily Al-Ray Al-Aam, in the message Kuwait's Emir voiced his condolences over the fatal quake claiming lives of hundreds of Iranian people on Saturday night in the western cities in Kermanshah province and sympathized with the bereaved families of the victims.In separate messages Kuwait's crown prince and …
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Read More »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 …
Read More »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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'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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'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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Iranian-Iraqi border earthquake felt in Armenia
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Yerevan, Nov 13, IRNA /ARMENPRESS - The Seismic Protection Service of the ministry of emergency situations detected a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on the Iranian-Iraqi border, 33km north of Sarpol-e Zahab in Kermanshah Province western Iran. www.irna.ir
Read More »Strong quake kills two, injures many more in western Iran
Faramarz Akbari further noted that estimating damages is impossible due to the massive power cut. The panic-stricken people rushed to the streets in the quake-hit areas, the official added, noting that even mobile phones are disrupted. Certain residential units have sustained cracks and a number of houses have collapsed, he …
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