An earthquake with a magnitude of 3. 7 on the Richter scale struck Malayer, a city in the Hamedan province of western Iran, on Monday. This seismic event was reported by the Seismological Centre of the Geophysics Institute at the University of Tehran. The earthquake occurred at precisely 08: 20: 52 local time and was registered at a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located nine kilometers from Samen, 18 kilometers from Malayer, and 18 kilometers from Oshtorinan.
The nation is already in a state of mourning following the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday. In response to this national tragedy, Iran’ s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, declared a five- day period of mourning for President Raisi and his accompanying delegation who perished in the crash.
In his statement, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his deep sorrow and extended his condolences to the Iranian people. He stated, ” I declare five days of public mourning and extend my heartfelt condolences to the beloved people of Iran. In accordance with Article 131 of the Constitution, Mr. Mokhbar is now responsible for managing the executive branch. He is required to coordinate with the heads of the legislative and judicial branches to organize the election of a new president within a maximum of fifty days. ”
Ayatollah Khamenei praised President Raisi, referring to him as ” a sincere and valuable servant. ” He highlighted President Raisi’ s dedication to the welfare and satisfaction of the people, suggesting that this dedication was a reflection of divine approval. Despite facing ingratitude and criticism from some detractors, President Raisi remained committed to his duties, tirelessly working to improve the nation’ s affairs.
This earthquake adds to the somber atmosphere in Iran as the nation deals with the loss of its president. The seismic activity and the helicopter crash have both significantly impacted the country, bringing about a period of reflection and national solidarity. The response from the leadership, including the Supreme Leader’ s proclamation and the steps outlined for the transition of power, are aimed at maintaining stability and continuity during this challenging time. The resilience of the Iranian people is being tested as they navigate these concurrent tragedies, showing their ability to come together in the face of adversity.
