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.
Read next
23:59
Legal Shield
The U.S. Justice Department is working to shield President Donald Trump from civil lawsuits related to the January 6 Capitol attack, arguing he was acting within his presidential duties at the time.
23:38
Energy Deal
Russia is set to deliver 200,000 tons of Arctic Arco oil to Syria for the first time, marking a new phase in the growing energy partnership between the two nations, according to data from LSEG. This shipment highlights Russia’s strategic support for Syria amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and energ
23:00
Ukraine Aid
Germany's budget committee has approved a crucial 3 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, reinforcing the country's ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense, humanitarian needs, and infrastructure rebuilding amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
22:30
Leadership Change
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Bernard Fontana, current head of Framatome, as the new CEO of EDF. The move comes as EDF prepares for a significant expansion of nuclear energy in France, with plans to build six new reactors in the coming years.
22:00
Tesla Support
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled those targeting Tesla as "terrorists," stressing the importance of supporting the company’s innovation and role in clean energy.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment