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the conflict-hit country by the Taliban last summer.The tremor happened around 44 kilometers (27 miles) from the city of Khost, which lies
close to the country's border with Pakistan, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).The quake registered at a depth of 10
kilometers (6.2 miles), according to USGS, CNN reported.According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), roughly 119
earthquake shook Islamabad and other parts of the nation."Rescue operations are likely to be hindered because many international
Taliban government's deputy spokesman, Bilal Karimi, requested "all assistance groups to send teams to the area promptly to prevent more
calamity."Following the devastating earthquake, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh extended the government and people of
Iran's heartfelt regret and grief to Afghanistan, a friendly and brotherly nation.The spokesman prayed for God's mercy on those who died in
the awful natural disaster and conveyed condolences to the grieving families and wished recovery for the injured.Khatibzadeh further stated
that Iran is ready to provide whatever support is required to the earthquake victims.Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the special aide to the Iranian
provinces of Afghanistan and the death and injury of hundreds of people caused grief and sorrow
I ask God for forgiveness for the lost and patience for the survivors
