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Strong winds and lightning across Iran claim nine lives, injure 86

May 6, 2025, 11:08 GMT+1

Severe weather events, including strong winds and lightning, have resulted in the deaths of nine people and injuries to 86 others across Iran over the past week, the national emergency services said on Tuesday.

Babak Yektaparast, a spokesperson for the country's emergency services, told Tasnim news agency that the casualties occurred between April 27th and May 5th. He specified that four deaths were due to strong winds and falling objects, while five people were killed by lightning strikes.

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