A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Iran-Iraq border near the Kermashah province, 680 kilometres west of Tehran on 12 November 2017.

The Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran informed that no Malaysians were reported to be present at the earthquake hit area.

The Government and People of Malaysia express their condolences and sympathy to the family members of the victims.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Embassy of Malaysia in Tehran will continue to monitor the developments related to the incident.

For inquiries and information, please contact: Embassy of Malaysia, Tehran, 25, 2nd Alley, North Zarafshan St.Eyvanak Blvd., Phase 4 Shahrak Qods (Gharb) in Tehran, Iran. Telephone : (+9821) 8807 2444; (+9821) 8807 8606 or email at [email protected]