A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tehran on April 17, shaking the eastern Boomehen region as Iran’s fragile ceasefire talks with the U.S. remain uncertain. Seismological data placed the epicentre at a shallow depth, with tremors felt across parts of the capital. The quake comes amid a series of seismic events across Iran, with multiple tremors recorded in recent days. While no major damage has been reported, the timing has raised concerns as diplomatic efforts hang in the balance. As the ground trembles, attention turns to whether both geology and geopolitics are shifting at once.