Air attack near Tehran al-Quds Day rally kills at least one

An air attack has struck near a rally in Tehran where thousands of people were marking al-Quds Day, with initial reports indicating at least one person has been killed

An air attack has struck near a rally in Tehran where thousands of people were marking al-Quds Day, with initial reports indicating at least one person has been killed

Demonstrators had gathered in the Iranian capital and across the country on Friday to participate in the annual event, which is held to show support for Palestine This year's rallies took place amid a tense regional atmosphere, with the source report noting that participants had gathered despite the “threat of US-Israeli bombardment”

Details regarding the origin of the strike and the full number of casualties remain limited. The incident occurred during a significant public and political event in Iran, raising concerns about civilian safety and the potential for escalation. The location of the strike within Tehran has not been specified in initial reports Further information is expected as the situation develops.

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