Massive Explosions Rock Tehran Amid Reports of Israeli..
Viral footage shows cars blown into the air; local media blames Israel for targeted strike in densely populated area
Tehran : Dramatic footage has surfaced from Tehran, the capital of Iran, showing the aftermath of massive explosions that shook a densely populated area of the city. The viral videos, now circulating widely on social media, captured terrifying moments as cars parked on the roadside were launched into the air by the force of the blasts. Several people were reportedly inside the vehicles, caught completely off guard by the sudden shockwaves.
According to local Iranian media, the explosions were part of a coordinated attack allegedly carried out by Israel under a covert military operation dubbed ‘Operation Rising Lion.’ While there has been no official confirmation from Israeli authorities, the incident has intensified speculation about rising tensions between the two nations.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as the explosions ripped through the area without warning. “It felt like an earthquake. The ground shook, glass shattered, and everyone started running,” said one resident in a video interview. Emergency services rushed to the scene, evacuating injured individuals and cordoning off the blast site.
The attack is believed to have targeted strategic or military-linked installations hidden within civilian zones, a pattern reportedly used in previous shadow conflicts between Israel and Iran. Iranian authorities have yet to release a detailed statement on casualties or damage, but reports suggest several people may have been injured.
Geopolitical analysts point out that if confirmed, this strike could mark a new phase in the Iran-Israel shadow war, which has included cyberattacks, drone warfare, and covert assassinations over the past few years. The footage of cars flying into the air and debris raining down on the streets has sparked global concern. Human rights groups have already started questioning the legality and proportionality of such strikes in populated areas.
This development comes at a time of increasing tension in the Middle East, with growing fears of escalation between regional powers. The international community is urging restraint and calling for transparent investigations into the incident. As of now, the Iranian government has tightened security in Tehran and launched a probe into the nature and source of the explosions.