A series of nine minor earthquakes struck the Pardis area, east of Tehran , overnight, reigniting fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a significant seismic event.

The unusual cluster of tremors , recorded over a single night in eastern Tehran province, has intensified concerns about the accumulated tectonic pressure beneath and around the city, which is situated near several active fault lines.

While seismic activity is common in the region, it is rare for multiple tremors to occur consecutively.

These recent quakes were felt close to the Mosha fault, one of Iran’s most active seismic zones.…