A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near Pardis, Tehran province, shortly after 03:30. Iranian media describe it as natural, but opposition voices claim it resembled an underground explosion — the third such unverified event in the area this week, per Iranian channels.
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded at 03:30 near Pardis, Tehran province, at a depth of 10 km, according to Iranian media. The tremor comes after a similar event at 03:24 that was initially reported as an explosion; The Zioneer covered that episode as an unconfirmed blast. The latest seismic event is again being described by opposition accounts as a possible underground test, though state media treats it as a natural quake. No official military or nuclear activity has been confirmed, and Iran's atomic agency has not commented. The area hosts several known military and research sites, including the Parchin military complex, though no direct link to the tremor has been established. The pattern of shallow, low-magnitude quakes near sensitive installations has fueled speculation in Israeli and Western security circles, but remains unverified.
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