At least 12 climbers killed in avalanches in Iran's Alborz mountains

Death toll climbs by two but another 14 missing climbers are found alive after wild weather across the region

Twelve climbers have died after a blizzard triggered avalanches in mountains north of Iran's capital, Tehran.

Ten climbers were declared dead on Saturday after heavy storms hit the Alborz mountains north of the capital, and rescue teams located one more body on Sunday, while another died after being airlifted to hispital.