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REPORT: Iran ‘Earthquake’ Was Blast From Suspected Nuclear Missile Site

Emily Zanotti
REPORT: Iran ‘Earthquake’ Was Blast From Suspected Nuclear Missile Site
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An “earthquake” that rocked northeastern Iran late last week may have been a blast from a suspected nuclear silo, experts tell The Associated Press and is likely associated with a “fireball” that could be seen over the country’s capital city, Tehran.

“An explosion that rattled Iran’s capital came from an area in its eastern mountains that analysts believe hides an underground tunnel system and missile production sites, satellite photographs showed Saturday,” the AP reported Sunday, adding that the blast’s location is suspiciously close to where Iran has tested powerful nuclear weapons triggers before.

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