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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

The figure of a royal guard is carved on a stone panel in Persepolis, Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Ancient figures are carved on a wall at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A stone figure is carved on a gateway wall at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Stone columns and a towering doorway stand at Persepolis, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A wide view shows ancient structures and terraces at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Silhouettes of columns stand against the sky in Persepolis, Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Silhouettes of columns stand against the sky in Persepolis, Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

The moon sits above a stone column at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A view of stone columns and gates at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

The sun sets behind columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Ancient figures are carved on a wall at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Ancient figures are carved on a wall at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Visitors walk through ancient columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A child sits on a wooden bench near the ruins of Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Silhouettes of columns stand against the sky in Persepolis, Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Detail of a stone doorway is seen at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

The sun sets behind columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Visitors walk through ancient columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A view of stone columns and gates at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A man stands on a platform overlooking Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A man walks past stone columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A royal tomb is carved into the mountainside above Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A child climbs a staircase among ancient columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

Ancient figures are carved on a wall at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Persepolis - Iran

A man walks past stone columns at Persepolis in Marvdasht, Fars, Iran on November 6, 2024. Built in the 6th century BCE by Darius the Great, Persepolis, also known as Takht-e Jamshid, stands as one of the most important archaeological sites of the ancient Persian world. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Meets Officials Of The National Congress - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, meeting with the officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Fars Province. Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday to praise the recently killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, both eliminated by the IDF. Khamenei stated that without figures like "Martyr Hassan Nasrallah," who embodied jihad, wisdom, courage, and self-sacrifice, the movement would have been one-dimensional. He also praised Yahya Sinwar, "If there hadn’t been people like Martyr Sinwar who fought to the end, the region’s destiny would have been one way. But since such people exist, it has turned out a different way. Tehran, Iran on October 23, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Meets Officials Of The National Congress - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, meeting with the officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Fars Province. Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday to praise the recently killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, both eliminated by the IDF. Khamenei stated that without figures like "Martyr Hassan Nasrallah," who embodied jihad, wisdom, courage, and self-sacrifice, the movement would have been one-dimensional. He also praised Yahya Sinwar, "If there hadn’t been people like Martyr Sinwar who fought to the end, the region’s destiny would have been one way. But since such people exist, it has turned out a different way. Tehran, Iran on October 23, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Meets Officials Of The National Congress - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, meeting with the officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Fars Province. Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday to praise the recently killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, both eliminated by the IDF. Khamenei stated that without figures like "Martyr Hassan Nasrallah," who embodied jihad, wisdom, courage, and self-sacrifice, the movement would have been one-dimensional. He also praised Yahya Sinwar, "If there hadn’t been people like Martyr Sinwar who fought to the end, the region’s destiny would have been one way. But since such people exist, it has turned out a different way. Tehran, Iran on October 23, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Meets Officials Of The National Congress - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, meeting with the officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Fars Province. Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday to praise the recently killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, both eliminated by the IDF. Khamenei stated that without figures like "Martyr Hassan Nasrallah," who embodied jihad, wisdom, courage, and self-sacrifice, the movement would have been one-dimensional. He also praised Yahya Sinwar, "If there hadn’t been people like Martyr Sinwar who fought to the end, the region’s destiny would have been one way. But since such people exist, it has turned out a different way. Tehran, Iran on October 23, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ali Khamenei Meets Officials Of The National Congress - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, meeting with the officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Fars Province. Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday to praise the recently killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, both eliminated by the IDF. Khamenei stated that without figures like "Martyr Hassan Nasrallah," who embodied jihad, wisdom, courage, and self-sacrifice, the movement would have been one-dimensional. He also praised Yahya Sinwar, "If there hadn’t been people like Martyr Sinwar who fought to the end, the region’s destiny would have been one way. But since such people exist, it has turned out a different way. Tehran, Iran on October 23, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech to his supporters during a Hezbollah 'Victory over Israel' rally, in Beirut's bombed-out suburbs, Lebanon, on, September 22, 2006.The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Fatemi/Fars/ParsPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech to his supporters during a Hezbollah 'Victory over Israel' rally, in Beirut's bombed-out suburbs, Lebanon, on, September 22, 2006.The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Fatemi/Fars/ParsPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Military Says Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Killed

File photo - Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, delivers a speech to his supporters during a Hezbollah 'Victory over Israel' rally, in Beirut's bombed-out suburbs, Lebanon, on, September 22, 2006.The Israeli military claims that Hassan Nasrallah, secretary-general of Hezbollah, was killed in Friday’s airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has not yet commented. Photo by Fatemi/Fars/ParsPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

Iranian soldiers march during a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 21, 2024. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2024 shows a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2024 shows a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2024 shows a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2024 shows a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2024 shows a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

Iranian soldiers march during a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 21, 2024. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 21, 2024. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sacred Defense Week Kick-Off - Tehran

Iranian soldiers march during a military parade in Tehran, capital of Iran, Sept. 21, 2024. Iran on Saturday unveiled its latest homegrown precision strike long-range ballistic missile and kamikaze drone at a grand parade staged by the country's armed forces, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The event marked the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, commemorating the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, according to the report. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80 sign up to compete in Iran's presidential race

STORY: 80 sign up to compete in Iran's presidential race SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the registration process STORYLINE: Registration for Iran's 14th presidential election concluded on Monday, with 80 candidates entering the race for the country's top executive position. The five-day registration process kicked off on Thursday at the Interior Ministry in the Iranian capital Tehran. After the registration, the vetting of candidates will begin on Tuesday and continue until June 10, with the final nominees to be announced on June 11, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Qualified candidates will then have 15 days, from June 12 to June 26, to conduct their electoral campaigns. The election is scheduled to take place on June 28, according to the report. Among the prominent candidates are Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani, member of Iran's Expedie

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Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province

STORY: Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran "Three explosions have been heard northeast of Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. The official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Iran activated its air defense system over several cities. Iranian Army's Chief Commander Mousavi said on Friday that the explosions heard in the central province of Isfahan (earlier) were due to the shooting down of a number of 'flying objects' by the country's air defense. Restrictions imposed on Friday morning on the operation of a number of airports in several Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz have been lifted, (IRNA said.) 'There was no damage to Iran's nuc

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IRAN-TEHRAN-VIEW

(240414) -- TEHRAN, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 14, 2024 shows the night view of Tehran in Iran. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it has launched dozens of missiles and drones against Israel, Iran's Fars news agency reported on Saturday night. Iran's mission to the United Nations (UN) said Saturday that the attack on Israel "can be deemed concluded." (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-VIEW

(240414) -- TEHRAN, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 14, 2024 shows the night view of Tehran in Iran. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it has launched dozens of missiles and drones against Israel, Iran's Fars news agency reported on Saturday night. Iran's mission to the United Nations (UN) said Saturday that the attack on Israel "can be deemed concluded." (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Iran summons Danish ambassador again over recurrent Quran desecration

STORY: Iran summons Danish ambassador again over recurrent Quran desecration DATELINE: Aug. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday summoned, for the second time in less than a month, Danish Ambassador to Tehran Jasper Vahr over the recurrent desecration of the Quran in the Scandinavian country, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Speaking at a weekly press conference in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday, ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said the ministry had asked the Danish envoy to convey to the Danish government Tehran's strong protest against the continuation of the sacrilegious acts against the Islamic holy book. Vahr was also informed of Iran's expectation from the Danish government to take responsible and deterrent measures against the desecration of the Quran in Denmark, said Kanaani. He said the Danish ambassador elaborated on his government's measures to stop

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Iran says 2015 nuclear deal revival possible if U.S. shows flexibility

STORY: Iran says 2015 nuclear deal revival possible if U.S. shows flexibility DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iranian foreign minister at a meeting 2. SOUNDBITE (Persian): HOSSEIN AMIR-ABDOLLAHIAN, Iranian foreign minister 3. various of Iran's nuclear facilities (file) STORYLINE: Iranian foreign minister said on Monday that an agreement on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal is possible in the coming days if the United States shows flexibility in providing guarantees over Iran's demands, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. "If the Americans show flexibility, we will reach an agreement in the coming days," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian was quoted as saying. "Currently, we are exchanging messages with the U.S. about three specific issues," he said, adding that "we told America clearly that if our views on these three issues, which are reasonable, are secured, we are ready to enter the stage of announcing an agreement." The top Iranian dip

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Five killed, 49 injured as three quakes rock southern Iran

STORY: Five killed, 49 injured as three quakes rock southern Iran DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the quake-hit area in southern Iran STORYLINE: At least five people were killed and another 49 injured as three earthquakes measuring above magnitude 6 shook Iran's southern Hormuzgan province early on Saturday, the Fars news agency quoted an emergency official as saying. The first 6.1-magnitude quake occurred at a depth of 10 km at 2:02 a.m. local time (2132 GMT Friday), followed by two strong quakes of up to 6.3 magnitude a few hours later. Many aftershocks with a magnitude of above four have also been registered. The earthquakes have damaged some houses in rural areas, destroyed a number of bridges and overpasses, and caused landslides on roads. Mojtaba Khaledi, a spokesman for the country's emergency services, said ambulances and helicopters have been sent to the quake-hit areas. He noted that in some areas, power outages ha

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IRAN-HORMOZGAN-EARTHQUAKE

(220702) -- TEHRAN, July 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Houses are damaged in Sayeh Khosh village of Hormozgan province in southern Iran, July 2, 2022. At least five people were killed and another 49 injured as three earthquakes measuring above magnitude 6 shook Iran's southern Hormozgan province early on Saturday, the Fars news agency quoted an emergency official as saying. (Xinhua)

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IRAN-HORMOZGAN-EARTHQUAKE

(220702) -- TEHRAN, July 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Houses are damaged in Sayeh Khosh village of Hormozgan province in southern Iran, July 2, 2022. At least five people were killed and another 49 injured as three earthquakes measuring above magnitude 6 shook Iran's southern Hormozgan province early on Saturday, the Fars news agency quoted an emergency official as saying. (Xinhua)