Help the Bam earthquake victims

Online donations can be made to the Red Cross/Crescent while UK residents can donate here and US residents here. Eyeranian casts doubt on the trustworthyness of the Iranian Red Crescent, saying in the mid-90s he could buy unused tents marked with the RC logo from the previous earthquake appeal.

Alternatives are Islamic Relief or Mercy Corps.

Some moving accounts posted on the BBC comments page from relatives, friends and survivors. Also hear what Iranian bloggers are saying.