Iran-Iraq border earthquake is deadliest of 2017 - BBC News
News & PoliticsBBC News•112.1K Views
Why This Video Went Viral
This video achieved moderate visibility primarily due to strong early engagement signals.
Content in the "News & Politics" category typically performs well when it triggers
immediate viewer interaction within the first 24–48 hours.
Audience & Engagement Insights
Based on historical trends, videos like this resonate strongly with viewers interested in
news & politics content, particularly audiences who engage through likes
and repeat watches rather than comments alone.
With 438 likes relative to 112.1K views,
this video demonstrates above-average engagement efficiency for its category.
Editorial Analysis
A huge rescue effort is under way after a powerful earthquake struck Iran's mountainous border with Iraq, killing more than 400 people and injuring more than 7,000.\nTeams are looking for survivors trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings.\nThe quake is the deadliest in the world this year.\nMost people who died were in western Iran - in Sarpol-e-Zahab, a town 15km (10 miles) from the border, and other parts of Kermanshah province.\nThe town's main hospital was severely damaged, leaving it struggling to treat hundreds of wounded, state TV reported.\nA woman and her baby were pulled alive from rubble in the town, Iranian media said.\n\nPlease subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog\n\nWorld In Pictures https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3XGZxi7cBX37n4R0UGJN-TLiQOm7ZTP\nBig Hitters https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3XGZxi7cBUME-LUrFkDwFmiEc3jwMXP\nJust Good News https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS3XGZxi7cBUsYo_P26cjihXLN-k3w246