In Pictures: 7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Iran-Iraq border region

At least 211 people were killed after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Iran-Iraq border on Sunday (Nov 12). Following the tragedy, a three-day mourning period was announced the province of Kermanshah, where the quake hit the hardest.

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November 13, 2017 at 3:54 PM

A man sits outside a damaged building following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

People grieve next to dead bodies following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A building is left damaged following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

A woman grieves next to a dead body following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

People walk past a damaged building following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

Residents huddle by a fire in an open area following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

A flattened vehicle underneath building rubble is seen following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

Rescue personnel conduct search and rescue work following an earthquake in Sarpol-e Zahab county in Kermanshah, Iran on Nov 13, 2017. PHOTO: AFP

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