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TEHRAN: Eleven climbers died in Iran after avalanches struck mountains north of the capital Tehran, the Red Crescent said on Sunday. State news agency IRNA said the tragedy began on Friday when avalanches and blizzards hit the mountainous region. Several climbers were trapped in the area but the Red Crescent managed to rescue 14 during a three-day operation led by 20 emergency …

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