Massive explosions and fires were reported across Tehran on Friday night and into Saturday morning as US-Israeli strikes hit targets in the Iranian capital, according to Al Jazeera The attacks represent a significant intensification of the ongoing Middle East conflict, bringing the hostilities directly into Iran's most populous city.
This development comes as the broader war continues to escalate. The death toll inside Iran has reportedly risen to at least 1,045, according to information from the ISN news desk. In a separate and major escalation, NATO forces have reportedly intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile near the border of alliance member Turkiye. This reported interception marks a highly dangerous development, potentially drawing the transatlantic military alliance more directly into the conflict.
Details about the specific targets hit in Tehran have not yet been independently verified The situation remains a live, developing story, with the full scope of the damage and casualties from the latest strikes still unclear. The attacks on the capital, combined with the reported NATO involvement, have heightened fears of the conflict spiraling into a wider, more unpredictable regional war.
Yasir Rai
