A strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake has rattled the northern border region between Iran and Iraq, killing 65 people. State media said at least 61 people died in western Iran, with four more reported dead in Iraq. The death toll is likely to rise. <br/><br/><br/>The earthquake sparked panic, with residents fleeing their homes for the streets. Mosques in the Iraqi capital Baghdad have been saying prayers through loudspeakers. Iranian news channel IRINN said rescue teams have been despatched to western parts of the country. Morteza Salim, the head of Iran's Red Crescent Organisation said damage has been reported in at least eight villages. The earthquake was felt in Turkey and Israel too.<br/>'<br/>US Geological Survey (USGS) said it struck south of the Iraqi town of Halabja at a depth of 33.9 kilometre yesterday.<br/>'''' '<br/>