Simultaneous blasts and air defense activity signal a sharp escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel confrontation.
TEHRAN: Multiple explosions echoed across Iran’s capital late Thursday as air defense systems activated in response to what state media described as coordinated strikes involving the United States and Israel.
Iranian state outlets reported simultaneous blasts in Tehran and nearby Karaj, with heightened military movement observed. Additional reports confirmed an explosion in Shahr-e Rey, south of the Capital.
In the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, an airstrike reduced a multi-story residential building to rubble, according to local agencies. Authorities said nearby structures sustained damage but remained standing. Officials reported at least three fatalities, with one source claiming a fighter jet directly targeted the building.
Iran’s Fars News Agency stated that several locations in Tehran were hit, including areas surrounding Mehrabad Airport, a key domestic aviation hub.
The escalation comes amid warnings from U.S. officials that military tensions could intensify if diplomatic efforts fail. According to Axios, concerns have grown over potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route.
The conflict, now nearing its second month, continues to see exchanges of strikes between Iran and Israel. Iranian officials claim missile and drone launches toward Gulf targets, including U.S. military installations, signaling a widening regional confrontation.
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