Iran-Iraq Earthquake Kills More Than 450

The Iranian city of Pol-e Zahab was particularly hard hit by the earthquake that struck on Sunday near the Iraqi border. CreditPouria Pakizeh/Iranian Students News Agency, via European Pressphoto Agency  TEHRAN — Iranians dug through rubble in a frantic search for … Read More

Earthquake Near Iran-Iraq Border Kills 221, Injures 2,800

At least 221 people were killed and 2,800 injured after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the Iran’s border with Iraq. Around 50 aftershocks were registered and more were expected, Iranian officials warned. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was … Read More