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| Sunday, 23 June, 2002, 09:39 GMT 10:39 UK In pictures: Iran quake rescue efforts Rescuers are sifting through the rubble of villages in north-western Iran destroyed by Saturday's earthquake. ![]() The hunt for survivors continues, by hand... ![]() ...and with machinery ![]() Dogs are being brought in to search through the rubble ![]() Occasionally, survivors are found ![]() But many bodies are also being recovered ![]() Thousands have lost their homes ![]() Many others have lost much more | See also: 22 Jun 02 | Middle East 22 Jun 02 | In Depth 08 Feb 02 | Country profiles Internet links: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Middle East stories now: Links to more Middle East stories are at the foot of the page. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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