Tehran, March 23, 2026 (AFP) - Blasts reported in Tehran as Israel says launched strikes

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2026-03-23

Explosions rang out in Tehran early Monday morning, Iranian media reported, as Israel announced it launched a fresh wave of strikes. "Explosion heard in Tehran," local media Mehr posted on Telegram, while Fars news agency said airstrikes had targeted five areas of the Iranian capital and that "terrible sounds of explosions have been reported". "More details on the extent of damage and possible casualties will be announced later," Fars posted. In......

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