Tehran was reportedly shaken by a series of car bomb explosions on Sunday, with Iranian state media attributing the attacks to Israel. The blasts occurred amidst an ongoing exchange of hostilities between Iran and Israel, following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian soil. State news agency IRNA reported that five bombs detonated in various locations across the capital, with some unconfirmed accounts suggesting a simultaneous detonation near government buildings.
Footage circulating on social media depicted thick black smoke billowing from a burning vehicle, with visible damage to the windows of surrounding structures. Iranian media also indicated that the Tehran police headquarters was targeted on Sunday, along with other locations, as the alleged Israeli bombardment entered its third day. These events follow reports of significant casualties on both sides since the conflict began on Friday.
Sources in the Gulf indicated that at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since the conflict commenced, with some of these fatalities occurring in car bomb explosions. These reports highlight the escalating nature of the conflict and the potential targeting of key scientific personnel.
However, an Israeli official, speaking to the public broadcaster KAN, denied any involvement in the car bombings. This denial comes as both nations have reported substantial casualties from recent attacks. Israel stated that at least 13 people were killed and over 370 injured in Iranian missile attacks, while Iran claimed 78 deaths on the first day of Israeli assaults and numerous casualties, including children, on the second.
The situation remains tense, with Iranian media reporting that air defenses successfully repelled a recent wave of Israeli strikes. The ongoing exchange of attacks and the reported car bombings in Tehran underscore the volatile security environment in the region. Residents were reportedly seen fleeing the city amidst the explosions and ongoing airstrikes, with a noticeable increase in vehicles exiting Tehran.
