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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
August 12, 2012
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Earthquake in Iran
The American people send the Iranian people our deepest condolences for the loss of life in the tragic earthquake in northwestern Iran. Our thoughts are with the families of those who were lost, and we wish the wounded a speedy recovery. We stand ready to offer assistance in this difficult time.