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A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reports, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster.
A powerful midnight jolt has put Tehran on edge, and the timing is raising serious questions. A 4.6‑magnitude earthquake reportedly struck near the Iranian capital just as global concerns spike over Tehran’s nuclear program and warnings about uranium enrichment nearing weapons‑grade levels.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (May 12) he does not think he will need China's help to end the war with Iran, even as hopes for a lasting peace deal dwindled and Tehran tightened its grip over the Strait of Hormuz.
DUBAI, May 13 (Reuters) - A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster.