Powerful explosions in Tehran as US warns of attacks on Iran’s power plants

Middle East Eye · March 22, 2026 War

Powerful explosions in Tehran as US warns of attacks on Iran’s power plants Reports of powerful explosions were reported in eastern and western parts of Tehran, including the suburbs of Pardis and the nearby city of Damavand. The blasts were described as “extremely terrifying,” with multiple detonations heard across the capital region. The reports came after Israel announced strikes on Iranian infrastructure and US President Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iran’s power plants if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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