By Mehdi Zare

The risk of a major earthquake in Lebanon

TEHRAN - After the earthquakes on 6 February 2023, Mw7.8 and Mw7.5 which caused extensive damages in Southern Turkey and northwest Syria, and more than 57000 victims, questions are raised on the possibility of similar events in Lebanon. 

By Mehdi Zare

The importance of earthquake insurance

Many people's houses in the city of Khoy, West Azarbaijan Province, northwest Iran, and the surrounding villages were destroyed in three earthquakes on 2 October 2022 and 18 and 27 January 2023, with magnitudes of 5.6, 5.6, and 5.9 respectively. 

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake in northwest leaves 80 injured

TEHRAN – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 hit the northwestern city of Khoy on Friday morning, leaving 80 injured so far.

Regional center on earthquake management inaugurated in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Regional Education and Research Center on Earthquake Risk Management and Resilience for West and Central Asia was inaugurated in Tehran on Tuesday.

Air rescue drill held in Tehran

TEHRAN – The third air rescue drill was held in Tehran on Thursday with the aim of improving the level of preparedness and coordination during probable earthquakes.

Tehran seeks 'unconditional' lifting of sanctions on quake-hit Syria

TEHRAN – Amir Saeed Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, on Tuesday urged “immediate and unconditional” lifting of Western sanctions against Syria in order to help Syria to deal with the aftermath of the highly devastating earthquake that hit the country early last month.

Iran lauds visit by top Arab legislators to Syria

TEHRAN - A recent trip by Arab parliament speakers and senior legislators to Syria is a positive step toward Islamic solidarity, Iran says, emphasizing that dialogue and regional approaches can solve the woes in the region.

Quake inflicts no harm to historical sites in Fars

TEHRAN –A medium-sized 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck southern province of Fars on Wednesday morning caused no damage to historical sites across the province, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Mahdavikia to auction off his jersey to help Khoi earthquake victims

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team winger Mehdi Mahdavikia will auction off his HSV jersey to raise funds for the victims of earthquake in Khoi, northwestern Iran.

Syria grateful for Iran's aids to quake-hit regions

TEHRAN – Syrian Health Minister Hassan Muhammad Al-Ghabash has thanked Iran for providing aid to people affected by the recent devastating earthquake.

Resistance movement prays for quake-hit citizens

The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent 32 rescue teams to Syria and Turkey to help the quake-stricken citizens in the two countries. The photo reads “the resistance movement is praying for you”.

Iranian amputee football players laid to rest in Khuzestan

TEHRAN - Three Iranian amputee football players, who have lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey, were laid to rest in their homeland.

Iran sends more aid to quake-hit Turkey

TEHRAN - Iran has dispatched two more planes carrying humanitarian aid to quake-stricken Turkey, IRIB reported citing the Turkish TRT website.

Khosravi Vafa sends message of condolence to Turkey and Syria Olympics Committees

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Khosravi vafa, head of Iran’s National Olympic Committee, on Saturday sent a message of condolence to his Turkish and Syrian counterparts due to recent earthquake in the countries.

Iran amputee football team players dead in Turkey quake

TEHRAN - Three Iranian amputee football players have lost their lives in the earthquake in Turkey.

Death toll rises above 5,200 after Turkey, Syria earthquakes

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared seven days of national mourning, and Syria has appealed to the United Nations for help following devastating earthquakes that killed more than 5,200 people and toppled buildings across southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Iran FM vows to help quake-hit Syria, Turkey

TEHRAN- Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Foreign Minister of Iran, on Monday reassured his Turkish and Syrian counterparts that Iran will support the two Muslim countries following a horrific earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives.

Devastating quake hits Turkey and Syria

TEHRAN- By the time closing the newspaper late on Monday, media reported that more than 2,300 people had died and rescuers were racing to pull survivors from beneath the rubble after a devastating earthquake ripped through southern Turkey and northern Syria, leaving destruction and debris on each side of the border.

Iran ready to assist quake-hit Turkey, Syria

TEHRAN- Tehran’s top officials announced on Monday that Iran is ready to provide any kind of assistance to areas affected by a huge earthquake that hit both Turkey and Syria on Monday morning.

Strong quake hits northwest Iran at night, kills 3 and injures hundreds

TEHRAN – A strong earthquake with a magnitude 5.9 hit the city of Khoy and surrounding areas in northwestern Iran on Sunday night, leading to the death of at least 3 people and the wounding of hundreds of others.

Quake damages historical monuments in Khoy

TEHRAN – The historical sites across the ancient city of Khoy have been damaged due to an earthquake of a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale that occurred on Wednesday.

Nationwide quake drill held at schools

TEHRAN – The 24th earthquake drill, aiming at preparing for unexpected natural disasters and practicing personal protective actions, was performed at schools across the country on Tuesday.

Quake of magnitude 5 strikes ancient port city, no damage reported

TEHRAN– Initial estimates show no damage to historical sites and monuments in Bandar Kong, an ancient port city in southern Iran, which had been shaken by a 5-magnitude earthquake on Thursday evening.

Quake inflicts $100,000 of damage to historical sites in Khoy

TEHRAN—The historical sites across the ancient city of Khoy have taken some 30 billion rials ($100,000) damages from the last week’s medium-sized earthquake, a local tourism official has said.