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4.3-magnitude quake hits Iran amid escalating Israeli offensive

IANS | March 03, 2026 03:13 PM

TEHRAN: A 4.3-magnitude earthquake struck Iran's Gerash region on Tuesday, amid the escalating conflict in the Islamic Republic.

There were no immediate indications of major damage or injuries.

The quake intensified the existing regional tensions.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released figures on US casualties during the first two days of what it described as retaliatory strikes, with the numbers differing significantly from those announced by the United States, reported local media on Tuesday.

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