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Several Miners Killed, Injured in Western Iran
One miner has suffocated from poisonous gas and six others have been injured in a mine in the city of Gilan Gharb in Kermanshah province, western Iran.
Iran Gov’t Condoles with Families of Tehran Clinic Blast Victims
Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei has expressed condolences to the families of those killed in an explosion at a clinic in Tehran.
Fire in Tehran Clinic Kills 19, Wounds 11
At least 13 people have died and six other wounded in a blast and raging fire at a medical centre in northern Tehran, medics said.
Rouhani Puts State Bodies on Alert after Tremor in Tehran
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has ordered several organizations to stay fully prepared to handle the situation following a 5.1-magnitude temblor that struck capital Tehran and nearby cities early Friday.
Red Cross Hails Iran’s Achievements in Coping with Coronavirus
The International Committee of the Red Cross has praised the Islamic Republic’s fight against the spread of the coronavirus saying the actions taken by Iran’s Red Crescent Society during this period have been very significant.
12 Killed,17 Injured in Iran Flash Floods
Flash floods in several provinces of Iran have killed at least 12 people and injured 17 others, medical authorities said.
President Appoints Caretaker for IRCS
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has appointed Karim Hemmati as the new caretaker president of the country’s Red Crescent Society.
Residential Building Fire in Iran’s Qom Kills 5, Injures 66
A huge fire at a residential building in the Iranian city of Qom has killed five people and injured 66 others.
Iran President Orders Rapid Action to Aid Snow-Hit Areas
As heavy snow has blanketed much of northern Iran, President Hassan Rouhani has ordered four ministers to take whatever action necessary to swiftly aid people in the affected areas and address their problems.
Heavy Snowfall, Avalanche Leave Casualties in Northern Iran
At least seven people have been killed and 85 others wounded in the heavy snowfall and avalanches that hit northern Iran, especially Gilan and Ardabil provinces.
