Twin Quakes in Iran Deadly, Destructive
![A man looks at damaged houses in the earthquake-stricken village of Varzaqan near Ahar, in East Azerbaijan province, August 12, 2012.](https://gdb.voanews.com/6a763220-86a3-4d7b-a0c8-75bd1912b7f8_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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A man looks at damaged houses in the earthquake-stricken village of Varzaqan near Ahar, in East Azerbaijan province, August 12, 2012.
![Rescue teams search for victims in Varzaqan near Ahar. Iran's government faced criticism from lawmakers and the public on its handling of relief efforts, August 12, 2012.](https://gdb.voanews.com/d284a094-7c75-4762-a547-882d2999c281_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Rescue teams search for victims in Varzaqan near Ahar. Iran's government faced criticism from lawmakers and the public on its handling of relief efforts, August 12, 2012.
![Earthquake victims mourn in the village of Varzaqan, August 12, 2012.](https://gdb.voanews.com/b9bf0102-20db-4aa0-83f9-aaf3bb4be4fd_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Earthquake victims mourn in the village of Varzaqan, August 12, 2012.
![Rescue teams search for victims in the village of Varzaqan near Ahar, August 12, 2012.](https://gdb.voanews.com/475cc449-2a60-437a-9b2e-dd81a7de8494_w1024_q10_s.jpg)
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Rescue teams search for victims in the village of Varzaqan near Ahar, August 12, 2012.