This Article is From Nov 15, 2017

Number Of Dead From Iran Earthquake Rises To 530, More Than 8,000 Injured

The 7.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Iran has claimed at least 530 lives, while more than 8,000 have been injured.

Number Of Dead From Iran Earthquake Rises To 530, More Than 8,000 Injured

Iran said on Tuesday that rescue operations had ended in the western province of Kermanshah

Ankara: At least 530 people were killed in Iran's deadliest earthquake in more than a decade, state news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday, adding that more than 8,000 others were injured.

Iran said on Tuesday that rescue operations had ended in the western province of Kermanshah that was hit on Sunday by the 7.3-magnitude quake.

(Writing by Parisa Hafezi; editing by John Stonestreet)
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