News sources in Iran have reported an increase in the number of victims from the earthquake that struck western Iran on Sunday night. According to a report by the Tasnim news agency, the death toll from this earthquake has risen to 445. The report published late on Tuesday, November 22, indicates that the number of injured has reached 7,370. The Tasnim news agency referenced its own reporter in Kermanshah for the death toll but cited the statements of Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the country's emergency services, regarding the number of injured. Mr. Kolivand reported that 975 people have been hospitalized and over 4,700 have received outpatient treatment. Meanwhile, the state news agency IRNA also reported the death toll as 430 and the number of injured as 7,156 without citing an official source. This comes as the latest official figure for the death toll was previously announced as 407. IRNA also mentioned that 'officials are present in the area to assess the situation and plan,' and that President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled to visit the earthquake-affected areas on Tuesday. The Iranian government has declared a national day of mourning on Tuesday, November 23. On Sunday night, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the western regions of Iran in Kermanshah province, bordering the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The earthquake was felt in most western provinces of Iran. Although the epicenter was reported to be 30 kilometers from the city of Halabja in Iraq, the casualties and damages in Iran have far exceeded the reported figures from Iraq. Earlier, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior reported that the earthquake resulted in at least seven deaths and 535 injuries in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The last deadly earthquake in Iran occurred five years ago in East Azerbaijan province, where two earthquakes of 6.4 and 6.3 magnitude claimed over 300 lives.
Increase in the Number of Casualties and Injuries from the Earthquake in Western Iran
A powerful earthquake in western Iran has resulted in at least 445 deaths and over 7,370 injuries, with the Iranian government declaring a national day of mourning. The disaster has prompted an emergency response, and President Rouhani is set to visit the affected areas. The situation is critical as hospitals are facing shortages of resources.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck western Iran, resulting in at least 445 deaths and over 7,370 injuries. The Iranian government has declared a national day of mourning and is mobilizing emergency services to assist affected areas.
- The earthquake's epicenter was near Halabja, Iraq, but the impact in Iran was significantly more severe.
- Hospitals are facing resource shortages due to the high number of casualties.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is located in a seismically active region, making it vulnerable to earthquakes. Past incidents have resulted in significant casualties and highlighted the need for improved disaster response mechanisms.
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