Explosion Near Isfahan City
An explosion was reportedly heard near Isfahan city, located about 400 km south of Iran’s capital Tehran. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.
Israel’s Response
A day after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will ‘make its own decisions’ in response to Iran’s weekend airstrikes, an explosion was reported near Isfahan. The connection between the two events is unclear.
Other Reports
There were also near-simultaneous reports of blasts in Iraq and southern Syria, adding to the regional tension and uncertainty.
US Confirmation
ABC News reported that US officials have confirmed Israel’s involvement in a strike inside Iran. However, this claim has not been independently verified at this time.
