Explosions across major Iranian cities, including Tehran, as US sends B-52 bombers on strike ops.
Key Takeaways
- Explosions reported across major Iranian cities, including Tehran, per Iran International.
- Video purportedly shows powerful explosions across southern Tehran.
- US deploys B-52 bombers for strike operations.
General explosions report
Explosions were recorded in major cities across Iran on Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International.
“Explosions were recorded in major cities across Iran on Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International”
A video shared by the outlet appeared to show 'powerful explosions' across southern Tehran on Sunday morning, with residents describing the strikes as 'very heavy,' and local residents claiming that several areas of the capital were struck.
Location-specific reports
An eyewitness claimed there were approximately 20 explosions heard in a 20-minute period near Shiraz on Sunday morning.
Eyewitnesses also reported explosions near Shiraz airport, as well as an airbase in the area.
A video shared by Iran International appeared to show large plumes of smoke rising from Jask Port in Hormozgan, near the Strait of Hormoz, on Saturday night.
Israel's N12 News shared a video that appears to show the aftermath of a strike on Isfahan, with plumes of smoke rising from the city.
US action and status
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers took part in strikes on Iran during a "night mission" in a video published early Sunday morning.
“Explosions were recorded in major cities across Iran on Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to London-based anti-regime outlet Iran International”
This is a developing story.
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