Iran high-rise collapse reignites debates on corruption
In the wake of the tragedy, Iranian authorities made multiple arrests, but offered conflicting accounts on the fate of the building owner known for his connections with corridors of power.
Shock and grief overwhelmed the city of Abadan in Iran's oil-rich southwest, as residents and emergency teams were racing against time to rescue possible survivors from under piles of debris following the partial collapse of a 10-story building on Monday.
More than 36 hour after the incident, at least 14 people were confirmed dead, while dozens more were believed to be still trapped.
