Tehran Explosion Amid Ongoing US-Israel Strikes on Iran
A significant explosion was reported in Tehran as US and Israeli airstrikes continued against Iranian targets. The conflict, now in its seventh day, has seen multiple precision strikes, with US Central Command releasing footage of these operations. An Iranian official stated that at least 20 people were killed in strikes on Shiraz, although this figure has not been independently verified. The situation escalated with missile launches from Iran prompting air-raid alerts in Israel, where defensive systems were activated. The humanitarian impact is severe, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting at least 123 fatalities due to Israeli strikes. The UN human rights chief has called for investigations into a deadly strike on a school in Iran, highlighting the urgent need for accountability and redress for victims.
Published 14 hours ago • 06 Mar 2026, 03:38 PM IST