Iranian quakes
A series of earthquakes struck western Iran early Friday, killing dozens and flattening entire villages.At least 66 people were killed and 988 injured, a medical official in Lurestan province told the official IRNA news agency.
The state-run news service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.0, and the U.S. Geological Survey pegged the temblor at 5.7.
The quakes were centered near Boroujerd and Doroud, two industrial cities about 210 miles southwest of Tehran, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported.
Provincial official Ali Barani said about 200 villages were damaged, some flattened, The Associated Press reported.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice — speaking during a visit to England — said the United States was prepared to send humanitarian assistance if it was required.
For all of our issues with Iran, I have nothing against the Iranian people. I am glad that my country is willing to assist them even if their government and ours does not see eye to eye.
It’s too bad America doesn’t fully understand the full scope of fundametalist Islam. It shouldn’t be helping the earthquake victims; it should be bombing the God-forsaken place into submission like it should have a long time ago. There goes Bush and his agenda of pre-emptive strikes. Oh-well!