Reports of massive explosion emerge from eastern Tehran

An explosion was reportedly heard in the Hekmiyeh-Tehran Pars area of eastern Tehran, as tensions between Iran and Israel escalate.

Iranian media outlets reported the incident, while videos circulating on social media showed a massive blast accompanied by flames and thick smoke.

According to reports, Israel has launched a series of strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran. Flames were seen rising from a residential building, visible from several miles away.

Breaking | According to Iranian media, massive explosions were heard eastern of the capital Tehran pic.twitter.com/asRfAxOnE9

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Israeli media claimed that explosions were also heard in the cities of Tehran and Karaj. Additionally, Israeli authorities reportedly issued evacuation warnings to residents of District 18 in Tehran.

There are also unconfirmed reports suggesting that Israel has targeted oil refineries near Tehran.

Meanwhile, an Iranian news outlet reported that Israel struck a missile manufacturing facility near Tehran, the same site allegedly targeted in October last year.

These developments follow a major Iranian offensive on Tuesday night, when Iran launched missiles at central and northern Israel, marking the tenth wave of Operation True Promis 3. Israeli officials stated that approximately 20 missiles were fired, resulting in fires at multiple locations.

Explosions were also reported in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Sharon, according to Israeli media.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that its Fattah missiles had successfully struck Israeli defense systems and asserted that Iran now has full control over Israeli airspace. The IRGC further stated that Israeli air bases involved in strikes on Iranian territory were among the targets.

Israel, in response, has vowed to continue its offensive until Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility is destroyed. 

According to Israeli media, Tel Aviv alone may not be capable of inflicting significant damage on the highly fortified Fordo facility and is therefore seeking US support.

Citing a statement by an Israeli military spokesperson, CNN reported that Israeli fighter jets have targeted missile launch sites and other strategic locations used to strike Israel.