At least three people were killed, while some 800 were injured, as a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Iran on Saturday night.
According to Iranian media, 70 villages were damaged, and relief and damage assessment operations are underway.
“The tremor was so strong that it was felt in many regions of West Azerbaijan Province, causing concern among residents. It was also felt in several cities, including the provincial capital of Tabriz in the neighboring province of East Azerbaijan,” state news agency IRNA reported.
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