WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday offered “deepest condolences” to the families of those who were killed and injured in Tuesday’s earthquake in southeastern Iran and western Pakistan.
“The United States sends our deepest condolences for those lost in the earthquake in southeastern Iran and western Pakistan. Our thoughts are with the families of those who were killed, those who were injured, and with those communities that have suffered damage to homes and property,” a statement released by the US Embassy in Islamabad quoted him as saying.
We stand ready to offer assistance in this difficult time,” Kerry said.
A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit a border area of southeast Iran on Tuesday killing at least 35 people in neighbouring Pakistan, destroying hundreds of houses and shaking buildings as far away as India and Gulf Arab states.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon also expressed condolences after Tuesday’s Iran-Pakistan disaster.
“I will continue to follow the news closely as relief workers and search-and-rescue teams reach the areas. The United Nations stands ready to help as necessary if asked to do so,” he said.
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