Pray for the Earthquake Victims!

According to Iranian media reports, a strong earthquake occurred in the border area between Iran and Iraq on the evening of the 12th local time. It has killed 474 people and injured another 9,388 in the quake zone. The epicenter was located near Sulaymaniyah Island. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the magnitude was 7.3 and the focal depth was 33.9km. The source of the earthquake was in the Halabja District of Sulaymaniyah Province in the northeast. At least 14 of Iran's provinces have been affected by the quake, and more than 190 aftershocks have been reported so far. The worst hit occurred in Iran's Kermanshah province.

According to the official media of the two countries, the authorities have sent rescue teams to the earthquake-stricken area, which was located in a mountainous area. The earthquake triggered a landslide, and the hospital in the disaster area was also hit hard by the earthquake, which made rescue work more difficult. fear of aftershocks, residents were asked to stay outdoors. The temperature at night was already very low. The Iranian Red Crescent Society said that more than 70,000 people are waiting for rescue. Iran’s Tasnim News Agency said that as rescue work progressed, the number of casualties caused by the earthquake was expected to rise. Since the earthquake on December 12, there have been more than 280 aftershocks, ranging from magnitude 4 to magnitude 5 and 6. After the end of search and rescue operations, the local government declared three days of mourning. All employees of SinoAoo Group extend greetings to the people of Iraq and Iran. We will do our best to help you! Let us unite and pray for the victims!