Unprecedented blasts reported in Tehran as Israel announces wave of strikes

Middle East Eye · March 23, 2026 War

Unprecedented blasts reported in Tehran as Israel announces wave of strikes Powerful explosions described as “unprecedented” were reported across eastern Tehran, with Iranian air defence systems activated, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. The blasts were heard in multiple locations, including densely populated areas, as residents reported large-scale detonations. The Israeli military said it had launched a “wave of extensive strikes targeting” Iranian government infrastructure in the capital.

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