The attack on Iran comes after American B-2 bombers, capable of carrying “bunker buster” warheads, were seen flying over the Pacific Ocean, sparking speculation over US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict. Earlier, the US State Department said it had started evacuating Americans from Israel.

Following US' strikes on Iran, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the ‘invaders’ must await responses that will make them regret. He added that the Iranian armed forces are on full alert.

The earthquake coincided with escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, a conflict that began on June 13. Israeli strikes have targeted several critical Iranian facilities, including the nuclear sites at Natanz,