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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Iran Earthquake Today: 5 Dead, 87 Injured After Israeli Strike Near Nuclear Site Triggers Explosion and Tremor

Missile and drone barrages have marked a fierce escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict. Following an Israeli strike near a nuclear site that caused an explosion and tremor, hitting all three major Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran retaliated. (Credit: Pixabay)

A devastating chain reaction of explosions and seismic activity near Iran's Fordow nuclear facility has left five people dead and 87 injured, marking a dramatic escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict that has now seen strikes on all three of Iran's primary nuclear sites.

The incident, which occurred today, involved a 2.5-magnitude earthquake near Qom, close to the Fordow Nuclear Power Plant, coinciding with what witnesses described as powerful explosions. A separate 4.3-magnitude tremor struck southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province near the Pakistan border, adding to the chaos.

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