Explosions heard in Iran’s capital
Explosions rocked Tehran as airstrikes attributed to the US and Israel hit parts of the capital, with air defenses activated and no official damage report yet.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 06:51 | 06 April 2026
The sounds of explosions were heard around midnight in Iran's capital, which is under attack by US and Israeli forces.
After warplanes were seen in the skies over Tehran, blasts occurred in its southern and western areas.
No official statement has been issued on the damage caused by the attacks, during which air defense systems were activated.
It was reported that in strikes carried out on Tehran about two hours earlier, the Sharif University of Technology had been targeted.
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