In Iran, at least three people have been killed and more than 300 injured in an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck northwest part of the country near the border with Turkey yesterday. Iran's official news agency IRNA reported that a number of officials, including the Interior Minister and rescue officials, have flown to the city of Khoy to monitor rescue efforts.<br />''<br />''The news agency said that two cities and 87 villages are affected by the quake. The earthquake was triggered at a depth of seven kilometers under the ground. Major geological faultlines crisscross Iran, which has suffered several devastating earthquakes in recent years.<br />''<br />''<br />