Iran-Iraq earthquake: 332 killed, at least 2,500 injured; rescue operations underway - DNU

Around 50 aftershocks were experienced after the earthquake leading to a feeling of discomfort among the citizens. The earthquake also triggered landslides in many areas, Iranian state media said.

332 people were killed while at least 2,500 were injured when a 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit regions near the Iran-Iraq border on Sunday. Rescue operations are currently underway and the number of deaths and injured people might go up, the officials said.

Kermanshah province in Iran was hit the hardest. Iran has announced three days of mourning for the hundreds of people who have died due to the natural calamity.

According to Iranian media, rescuers are having trouble finding the trapped people due to houses built by earthen bricks. 14 provinces of Iran have been affected by the earthquake.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei paid condolences to the dead and urged all government agencies to do the best they could to ensure safety of the citizens of Iran.

Kurdish officials said that atleast 4 people were killed and 50 injured due to the earthquake. Tremors were felt as far as Baghdad forcing people out of their houses in the cold weather.

Strong tremors were also felt in the Turkish city of Diyarbakir but no immediate casualties were reported.

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