Explosions rocked Iran’s Isfahan province, with state media reporting three blasts near an army airbase. Amid heightened tensions, US officials suggested Israel conducted a retaliatory strike, denying involvement. Iran activated air defense systems and suspended flights to major cities. No major damage was reported. The strike follows Iran’s recent drone and missile attack on Israel, prompting concerns of wider conflict escalation. Iran’s foreign minister warned Israel of repercussions. Israel’s military has not commented, while the US received advanced notice but distanced itself from the operation. The target of the strike, reportedly not nuclear, remains undisclosed.
Explosions in Iran Prompt Speculation of Retaliatory Strike
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