Explosion heard in Shiraz, southern Iran, amid possible US attack
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 05:57 PM 20 July 2026
- Updated Date: 06:17 PM 20 July 2026
An explosion was heard Monday in the northwestern part of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province in southern Iran, amid a possible US attack, according to local media.
Residents in several parts of the city heard the blast, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported.
Initial reports indicated that a site in the city had been targeted during what the agency described as an "enemy airstrike."
There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
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