Earthquake in Iran [Update]

A 6.4 earthquake just hit Iran killing at least 80 people and injuring more than 300 others.

News story here

By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writer

TEHRAN, Iran - A powerful earthquake shook central Iran on Tuesday, killing at least 80 people, injuring more than 300 and disrupting power to the region, state-run television reported.

Provincial governor Mohammad Ali Karimi was quoted by the TV station as saying that "several villages have been destroyed" by the 6.4-magnitude quake in Kerman province.

So, will the U.S. offer humanitarian assistance here? Will the Bush administration take this opportunity to soften some of the tensions with Iran?

Update [2005-2-22 4:18:7 by bluerevolt]: The loss of life has now risen to at least 175 dead

Update [2005-2-22 5:0:18 by bluerevolt]:Now 190 dead, over 1000 injured