Rumors of a nuclear test near Pak-Iran border are false

As the armed conflict between Iran and Israel stretches into its fourth consecutive day, two earthquakes struck near the Pakistan- Iran border late Sunday, sparking speculation and concern on social media.

According to Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD), tremors with a 2.5-magnitude quake were recorded in Iran’s Qom region, near the Fordow Nuclear Facility, while a stronger 4.3-magnitude quake hit Sistan, a province bordering Pakistan’s Balochistan. No casualties were reported.

However, the timing of the tremors, occurring shortly after Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites including Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, triggered speculation of possible nuclear-related activity.

Iranian officials confirmed that Israel had targeted the Fordow site, which is known for its deep-underground uranium enrichment capabilities.

However, rumors of a nuclear test by Iran near its border with Pakistan, which allegedly caused the tremors, are entirely false, with no official accounts reporting such activity.

The latest round of hostilities began Friday when Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed six Iranian nuclear scientists and several top military commanders. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles on Tel Aviv, leaving multiple civilians wounded.

Since the exchange began, more than 220 people, among them 70 women, children, scientists, and military personnel, were reportedly killed in Israeli strikes, according to various media reports. Iran's retaliatory missile attacks have also led to casualties and widespread damage in Tel Aviv.

With both nations continuing to escalate militarily, the situation remains volatile, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.