Explosions Heard Near Tehran Amid Reported Israeli Strikes
People gather in the street in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
TEHRAN, June 13 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Sounds of explosions have been heard in and near the Iranian capital, Tehran, amid reports in Israeli media that the Israeli regime is carrying out strikes against Iranian targets, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
The sounds were heard early on Friday. Unverified images and footage began to appear on social media showing plumes of smoke over Tehran's skyline.
The sources of the sounds remain unclear, and the Israeli claims have not been immediately verified. bootstrap slideshow
The Times of Israel cited Israeli Minister for Military Affairs, Israel Katz, as saying that the regime was conducting strikes on Iran. Katz simultaneously declared a state of emergency across Israel.
In recent days, as reports emerged in US and Israeli media about imminent strikes against Iran, Iranian officials warned that any aggression against Iranian territory would have devastating consequences.
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