Earthquake hits Iran as shaking felt in Tehran and state media issues update
🔴 Tension RisingThe Mirror2026-05-12
An earthquake struck Iran, with shaking felt in Tehran, and state media issued an update. The earthquake occurred amid heightened tensions following the US-Israeli joint attack, sparking missile and drone retaliation and pushing the Middle East to the brink of wider conflict. The UK announced it would send drones, jets, and a warship to secure the Strait of Hormuz.