Accidents and Natural Disasters

Iran Sympathizes with China over Deadly Floods, Landslides

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed sympathy with China over the heavy rains and landslides that have killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran Sympathizes with Pakistan over Deadly Fire

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has offered condolences to Pakistan over a huge tanker fire that has killed and wounded hundreds of people.

Iran Condoles with Portugal over Deadly Blaze

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deadly blaze in Portugal and condoled with the families of the victims.

Iran Extends Sympathy to Families of London Fire Victims

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman offered sympathy to the bereaved families of the victims of a huge fire that ripped through a West London tower block on Wednesday.

3 Killed, 220 Wounded after Earthquake Hit NE Iran

At least three people have died and over 200 injured after a strong earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale hit the city of Bojnourd in North Khorasan, a province in northeastern Iran.

13 More Bodies Found in Iranian Mine Explosion Disaster

Rescue teams have reclaimed 13 more bodies on Monday morning from a coal mine that collapsed in northeast of Iran after gas explosion last week, local authorities said.

Iran President Orders Acceleration of Efforts to Save Trapped Miners

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a message offered his condolences over the deaths of several workers in a mine explosion in northeastern Iran, saying all administrative bodies have been ordered to expedite rescue efforts.

Iran Leader Offers Condolences on Deaths of Miners

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message extended his condolences over the deaths of several ‘hardworking’ miners in a Wednesday explosion, and called for expedited efforts to rescue the trapped workers.

35 Dead in Mine Blast in NE Iran: Minister

At least 35 miners have lost their lives and scores of others been injured in a coal mine explosion in the northeastern Iranian province of Golestan, Iranian labour minister said.

Iran Deeply Regrets Deaths of German Tourists in Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman voiced his deep sorrow over the deaths of two German tourists in a minibus crash in southern Iran.

Iran Unveils Reflective Collars to Reduce Camels’ Road Deaths

An Iranian tyre production company has unveiled a reflective collar to help protect the lives of camels crossing the country’s roads at night.

Bus Accident in North India Kills at Least 44

At least 44 have lost their lives after a bus carrying over 50 passengers fell into a river in northern India, according to media reports.

Iran Leader Calls for Rapid Delivery of Aid to Flood-Hit People

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian officials to expedite the process of providing assistance for people in Iranian provinces hit by the recent devastating flood, which has so far killed at least 40.

30 Killed, 10 Missing as Flood Hits Iran’s Northwest

Several people have lost their lives and dozens are missing after heavy rains contributed to flash floods in four northwestern provinces of Iran, affecting more than 1,000 people.

Dozens Injured in Moscow Train Crash

A serious train crash in Moscow has left six people critically injured and dozens more wounded.

Iran’s Mashhad Rattled by 6-Magnitude Quake

One has been killed and four wounded as a result of a 6-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks that have struck areas near the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

7% Decrease in Iran Road Crashes despite Increased Trips

The first two weeks of the Iranian New Year (which starts on March 20 or 21) is a major travel season with the highest number of holidaymakers along with road accidents.

Viral Video Shows How Attempt to Break World Record Leads to Seizure

A young Iranian man was trying to break the world record of underwater breath-holding in the middle of a live TV show, but he was not that much successful in doing it.

Iranians Running ‘No to Road Accidents’ Campaign

Under a campaign titled ‘No to Road Accidents’, Iranian people are coming together to reduce the high number of road accidents ahead of Nowruz holidays.

Several Injured after Truck Rams Crowd in New Orleans

At least 28 people, five seriously, were wounded after a pickup truck hit two cars and then ran into the crowd attending the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, the United States.

Intifada Conference Excellent Opportunity to Highlight Palestine Issue

Iran's Judiciary chief has hailed the holding of the 6th International Conference on Palestinian Intifada in Tehran on February 21 and 22, saying it is an excellent opportunity to draw Muslims' attention to the issue of Palestine.  

Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Action on Dust Pollution, Flood in Southern Iran

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to defuse the dust and flood crisis in Iran’s southern regions.

Two Arrested over Plasco Building Fire

Spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary says two people have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire of Plasco building, which led to its collapse on January 19 and killed several people.

Plasco Shop Owners Resettled in New Commercial Centre

The shop owners of Plasco, the first modern commercial centre in Iran which collapsed last month, will continue their business in another shopping centre in Tehran.

Ankara Mayor Warns of Enemy Plots to Trigger Manmade Quakes

The outspoken mayor of Ankara warned that outside forces could be using sophisticated technology to try to trigger a manmade earthquake in a deliberate bid to harm Turkey's fragile economy.

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