5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Near Iran Nuclear Plant Kills 7, Injures At Least 30

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A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has hit Borazjan, Iran, about 35 miles from the country's sole nuclear power plant, Agence France Presse reports.

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Seven people are dead and 30 injured, according to Iran's state news agency.

AFP reports that neighboring countries have often expressed concern about Iran's Russian-built reactor and risk of radioactive leaks if an earthquake hits.

It is so far unclear how this quake will affect the power plant.