Aug 4

Aug 4 Iran Airs Support for 'Resilient' Lebanese After Blasts

Iran's top diplomat expressed Tehran's support for the "resilient" people of Lebanon after Beirut was rocked by devastating explosions on Tuesday.

May 8

May 8 Quake Jolts Iran Capital, Sparking Panic

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An earthquake jolted Tehran early on Friday, causing panicked residents to flee buildings for the safety of the streets, AFP journalists reported.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Iran FM Accuses US of 'Economic Terrorism' as Flood-Hit Cities Evacuated

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◢ Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif accused the United States of impeding aid efforts and "economic terrorism" on Monday as authorities ordered the immediate evacuation of flood-stricken cities in western Iran. US sanctions are "impeding aid efforts by #IranianRedcrescent to all communities devastated by unprecedented floods," Zarif tweeted.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Iran Orders Evacuation of Flood-Hit Western Cities

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◢ Iranian authorities on Monday ordered the immediate evacuation of flood-stricken cities in a western province as rivers burst their banks, dams overflowed and vast areas were cut off from communication. The highest level of alert was declared in Lorestan province with four or five cities "completely critical", state television news network IRINN reported from Khorramabad, the region's capital.