Two earthquakes in less than 24 hours: Is Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei testing something he won’t admit?

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake has struck Iran, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The tremor occurred less than 24 hours after another earthquake was reported in southern Iran, drawing attention because of the timing amid heightened regional tensions. While the back-to-back earthquakes have prompted public discussion, there is no verified evidence linking the seismic activity to military operations or weapons testing. Watch the latest updates on the earthquakes, official assessments, and developments across the region.