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Iran-Iraq earthquake: Death toll rises to 450

According to reports, the death toll has risen to 450 after an earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude in the Richter scale hit near the border of Iran and Iraq on Sunday. Further, the number of injured is reported to be 7,100. Iran has reportedly declared three days of mourning. Authorities in Iran and Iraq have initiated rescue operations, reports added.

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