5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Northern Iran — Rumors of Nuclear Testing Denied by Experts

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A light earthquake shook parts of southern Iran on Friday night. The quake had a strength of 5.1 and hit near the city of Bandar Abbas, close to the Persian Gulf. People living nearby said they felt the ground move, but no serious damage or injury has been reported so far.

After the tremor, some people began to question if this was just a normal earthquake. On social media and news sites, a few users started guessing that it could be linked to secret nuclear testing. This is because the area has military bases and is considered sensitive.

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Iran has always said its nuclear program is only for peaceful use. It strongly denies doing any hidden tests. But the place and time of the quake made some people feel suspicious.Now, experts from different places are keeping an eye on the situation. Some say it was a natural event, but others want a proper check to be sure.The news has caught global attention, especially in countries that already have concerns about Iran’s nuclear plans.