A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Iran’s Natanz region on Friday, shaking a key nuclear facility, though officials confirmed it was unaffected. The tremor caused damage to historical buildings but resulted in no casualties.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck central Iran's Natanz region on Friday, home to a crucial nuclear site. Despite the tremor, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization assured that the Natanz facility remained unaffected, with spokesperson Behrouz Kamalvandi emphasizing that the plant's design is resilient enough to withstand even stronger earthquakes. While no casualties were reported, the quake caused significant damage to a historic caravanserai in Natanz’s old bazaar and affected several older buildings.
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