Explosions in Tehran were reported early Tuesday as Israeli and US strikes on Iranian targets entered their fourth day. AFP journalists in the capital confirmed several loud blasts across different districts accompanied by smoke columns and sightings of military aircraft.
\nIranian media outlets also documented strikes in nearby Karaj and the central city of Isfahan which indicated a widening military campaign targeting strategic sites across the country.<\/p>\n
Local media and AFP correspondents reported four powerful explosions shortly after 1:15 am local time shaking windows in residential areas across central and eastern Tehran. Fighter jets were observed flying over the capital while large smoke plumes rose from historic and densely populated districts.
\nThe Mehr and Tasnim news agencies stated that several locations inside Tehran were struck although details on the impacted sites remained unclear.<\/p>\n
Beyond the capital Iranian outlets confirmed explosions in Karaj west of Tehran.
\nSimilar reports emerged from Isfahan which hosts several military and industrial facilities.
\nAuthorities did not release official information on casualties or damage assessments at the time of reporting.<\/p>\n
List: Cities reporting explosions
\n\u2022 Tehran
\n\u2022 Karaj
\n\u2022 Isfahan<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s state television network IRIB confirmed two explosions near its headquarters in the Evin district of northern Tehran. Despite the strikes IRIB stated through its Telegram channel that broadcasting operations continued without disruption.
\nThe Israeli army claimed responsibility asserting that it had struck and dismantled what it described as an IRIB communications hub. The military also issued warnings urging residents of the surrounding district to evacuate prior to the attack.<\/p>\n
The strikes reflect the ongoing joint US Israeli offensive that began four days earlier following heightened regional tensions.
\nUS President Donald Trump stated that the operation against Iran could last beyond one month adding to concerns that the conflict may expand regionally.
\nIsrael also intensified bombardments in Lebanon while Iranian forces targeted oil facilities in Gulf countries according to various media sources.<\/p>\n
List: Key developments in the conflict
\n\u2022 US Israeli strikes continue across Iran
\n\u2022 Israel bombs targets in Lebanon
\n\u2022 Iran strikes oil facilities in Gulf states
\n\u2022 US President warns campaign may extend for weeks<\/p>\n
The continued escalation raises concerns across neighboring countries including Iraq which borders Iran and hosts multiple diplomatic military and economic links with the Islamic Republic.
\nOngoing instability in Iran could trigger disruptions in cross border trade energy supplies and population movement which are closely monitored by Iraqi authorities.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Exact targets of the strikes inside Tehran
\n\u2022 Damage levels at affected sites
\n\u2022 Casualty figures
\n\u2022 Official Iranian military response
\nUpdates are expected as authorities assess the situation.<\/p>\n
The situation in Tehran remains fluid with multiple explosions reported across the capital amid an expanding military confrontation involving the United States Israel and Iran. Further developments are anticipated as assessments continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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