The death toll has risen to 37 in the earthquake that struck southern Iran, nearby Bushehr nuclear power plant, and close to 800 are injured, AFP reports, referring to local authorities.
To note, a 6.3-magnitude quake hit
A number of cities were completely destroyed. Earlier, IRNA News Agency of Iran had reported that considerable damage was caused to these cities. According to the governor of Bushehr, the nuclear power plant, which is located in the province, was not damaged as a result of this seismic activity
Three-day mourning was declared in