Explosions were heard in various locations around Tehran as tensions escalate in the region with suggestions that Israel may attack Iran at any moment.
Reports indicate that these incidents occurred following recent military actions, heightening concerns among residents and prompting discussions on social media regarding potential implications for security and stability.
Local sources noted multiple loud blasts, leading to speculation about their origin, with some attributing them to ongoing conflicts in the area.
Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the explosions or the extent of any damage.
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The situation in Iran remains fluid as military activities in the region continue to evolve, drawing attention from international observers and raising questions about the implications for regional stability.
In response to intensified Israeli strikes on military targets in Iran, airspace across Iran, Syria, and Iraq has been closed to all flights.
This extraordinary decision aims to secure the airspace amid rising regional tensions and will affect civilian, commercial, and non-operational military flights until at least Saturday morning.
Although Iran initially announced plans to reopen the airspace at 9 AM, the closure has now been extended indefinitely.
The Israeli attacks targeted significant military sites throughout Iran, prompting immediate reactions on Iranian social media, where users voiced concerns about potential further actions from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Images circulating online show passengers disembarking from grounded flights at Iranian airports, highlighting the disruption to regional air travel and the significant financial losses faced by airlines.
According to flight data, the distance from Israel to Tehran is approximately 1,600 kilometers.
With military jets like the F-16 and F-35 capable of reaching high speeds, the estimated flight time for a round trip from Tehran to Israeli airspace is around 50 minutes, potentially extending by 15 to 30 minutes if mid-air refueling is necessary.
Iran and Iraq have suspended all flights following Israel’s announcement of airstrikes on Iranian military targets early Saturday morning.
Iraq’s transport ministry also suspended flights across all airports until further notice “due to regional tensions,” the Iraqi state news agency INA reported.
“In response to ongoing attacks from the Iranian regime against Israel, the Israel Defense Forces are currently carrying out targeted strikes on military sites in Iran,” stated the Israeli military.
“Flights will return to normal from 9:00 am (0530 GMT) on Saturday,” the spokesperson said.
Flights closed earlier over the Iran airspace has been resumed later on the Saturday morning.
