King condoles Iran, Iraq leaders

AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday sent cables of condolences to Iraqi President Fuad Masoum and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani for the loss of life in the earthquake that hit on Sunday northeastern Iraq and several regions in Iran, according to a Royal Court statement. 

The earthquake killed many people and injured others. In his message, King Abdullah expressed his deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims.