Unverified reports from Arab media describe an earthquake in the city of Mashhad, Iran, shortly after midnight. It is unclear whether the tremor was caused by a natural seismic event or a large explosion.
Reports of an earthquake in Mashhad, Iran, began circulating late Tuesday night, according to Arab media outlets. The reports describe a strong tremor, but it remains unclear whether the event was a natural earthquake or a result of a large explosion. This is the latest in a series of unverified reports of seismic events and explosions across Iran in recent weeks, as covered by The Zioneer. No official confirmation from Iranian authorities or the IRGC is available yet. The cause and any potential damage or casualties are not yet known.
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