TEHRAN — A strong earthquake jolted Iran’s Semnan province over the weekend, and it sparked different speculations about a possible underground nuclear test amidst heightened tensions with Israel.
It further raised alarm as epicenter of earthquake was around 6-7 miles near an Iranian nuclear facility, which led to heightened scrutiny from analysts and observers alike.
The timing and location of this earthquake sparked buzz, and the incident made headlines with many suggesting it might be a covert nuclear test by Tehran in response to escalating threats from Israel regarding potential military action against its nuclear and oil infrastructure.
The recent theories aligns with earlier warnings from Syrian intelligence, which indicated that Iran may be seeking to enhance its nuclear weapons development after assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The death of Hamas chief sparked anger across Iran and stoked fears about major regional conflict.
Adding to the tension, Tehran launched over 180 ballistic missiles at Israeli targets earlier this month, in first military response after the targeted killings of Hezbollah chief and Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
As the situation unfolds, global attention remains focused on Iran, with growing concerns that its actions could further destabilize an already precarious geopolitical landscape. Iran is yet to issue a statement about the nuclear test theories.
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