Iran says ready to provide relief to quake-hit Morocco

By Mahmoud Barakat

ANKARA (AA) – Iran’s foreign minister on Saturday expressed readiness to provide relief to Morocco following Friday’s deadly earthquake.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed his sympathy with the affected people, praying for those who lost their lives and wishing speedy recovery to those injured.

“I extend my condolences to the Muslim people and the Moroccan government, especially my colleague (Foreign Minister) Mr. Nasser Bourita, and I renew the Red Crescent’s readiness to provide relief,” he said on X/Twitter.

At least 1,305 people were killed and 1,832 others injured following a powerful earthquake that struck Morocco late Friday.

Fatalities from the magnitude 7.0 quake occurred in various regions, including Al Haouz and Marrakesh provinces, as well as the cities of Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant, the ministry said in a statement.