Explosion Rocks Tehran Airport As Israel Launches Major Airstrikes

A massive explosion rocked Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on Saturday, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and sparking widespread panic across the Iranian capital. Witnesses reported hearing several loud blasts in western Tehran, while flames and heavy smoke rose from areas surrounding the airport complex.

Videos circulating on social media showed fire consuming sections of the airport grounds, and air-defense systems were reportedly activated across the city. Some footage appeared to show aircraft on the tarmac engulfed in flames following the explosions.

The full extent of the damage and whether there were casualties had not been immediately confirmed. Israeli officials stated that the strikes were part of a series of operations targeting strategic locations in Tehran, aimed at what they described as high-priority objectives. Iranian media also corroborated reports of a significant explosion in western Tehran, with residents describing a sequence of deafening blasts across the city.

Mehrabad International Airport, one of Tehran’s busiest aviation hubs, serves both civilian and military flights and has previously been referenced during periods of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Authorities have yet to release official details regarding the damage or possible casualties.