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Foreign Secretary sends condolences to victims of earthquake in Iran

Foreign Secretary William Hague: "My thoughts are with all those affected by today’s earthquake in south-eastern Iran."

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon William Hague
• Published: 16 April 2013

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Commenting on reports of a large earthquake in south-eastern Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague said:

My thoughts are with all those affected by today’s earthquake in south-eastern Iran. Early indications suggest there have been many deaths in Iran and neighbouring Pakistan. I offer my condolences to the families who have lost loved ones at this difficult time.

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Published 16 April 2013