A series of earthquakes struck western Iran early on Friday, killing dozens and flattening entire villages. At least 66 people were killed and more than 1,400 injured, according to Iranian officials.
The state-run news service reported the magnitude of the primary quake as 6.0, and the US Geological Survey said it was a magnitude 5.7.
The quakes were centered near Borujerd and Doroud, two industrial cities about 210 miles southwest of Tehran, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
Provincial official Ali Barani said about 200 villages were damaged, some flattened, The Associated Press reported.
President George W. Bush offered humanitarian aid on Friday to the quake victims, while noting that relations between Iran and the United States are strained.
Mr Barani told IRNA that rescue teams had been sent to the region. He said survivors were in urgent need of blankets, tents and food.
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