Large explosions rattle Tehran with aistrikes damaging several districts
Tehran, March 23
Iranian media reported on Monday that targeted airstrikes in across Tehran resulted in significant damages as loud explosions rattled the capital, Fars news agency reported.
As per Fars News Agency, the attacks occurred in districts 1, 4, 11, 13 and 21. The attacks targeted expressways with loud sounds of explosions reported.
"In District 13, Pirouzi Street; in District 21, the Garmdareh area; in District 1, Shahid Babaei Expressway and Shahid Langari Street; as well as in District 4, the end of Shahid Babaei Expressway and the Heravi Square area; and in District 11, Hafez Street at the intersection with Jomhouri, tremendous explosion sounds have been reported."
It added that a child was killed in Khorramabad. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera reported of casualties and extensive damage after air attack hits Iran's Urmia.
These come after the Israeli Defence Forces on Monday bgan a fresh wave of strikes on targets in Iran. In its statement the IDF said, "IDF launches a wave of extensive strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran"
Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it carried out the 75th wave of missile strikes of the ongoing retaliatory operation True Promise 4, targeting Israeli military positions and a key United States military installation in Saudi Arabia, the US Prince Sultan Air Base, according to a report by Press TV.
As the conflict between US-Israel and Iran enters its fourth week, the Iranian Armed Forces headquarters has said that it is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz "indefinitely" if the United States threatens to bomb Iranian energy facilities, CNN reported.With escalating tensions, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned the United States against any misadventures towards Iran and said that if the country's energy facilities come under attack, American financial entities which finance the military budget, energy and critical infrastructure in the region would be considered legitimate targets for Tehran.
Reiterating its stance, the IRGC warned that Israeli and US forces remain under "constant surveillance" and cautioned that attempts to conceal military assets in civilian areas would not provide protection. It said that "no hiding place or defensive measure will shield the aggressors from accountability," underscoring its intent to continue operations.
The broader conflict, which began in late February, has seen repeated exchanges of strikes, raising concerns of a wider regional escalation and potential disruptions to global energy supplies and security dynamics in West Asia.
— ANI
Reader Comments
A child killed in Khorramabad... so tragic. 😔 When will this cycle of retaliation end? Every escalation just brings more suffering to ordinary people. The international community needs to step in for a ceasefire, not just watch from the sidelines.
While the situation is complex, India has maintained a balanced position so far. We have good relations with both the Gulf nations and Israel. This is a test of our diplomatic skill—we must protect our citizens in the region and our economic interests.
The report mentions strikes targeting expressways and civilian areas. If true, this is a serious violation. All parties need to show restraint. The focus should be on de-escalation before this spirals into a full-blown war that nobody wants.
Iran's warning about closing the Strait is a major concern. Nearly 20% of India's crude oil imports pass through there. Our strategic reserves need to be checked. Hope our external affairs ministry is working on contingency plans. Jai Hind.
With respect, I feel the media coverage is sometimes one-sided. The article details damage in Tehran but only mentions Iranian strikes as "targeting military positions." The human cost on all sides should be reported equally. Balance is important.
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