The ongoing airstrikes by Israel and the United States against Iran have now entered their 11th consecutive day, leaving more than 1,700 dead and over 1,000 injured. The recent assault followed a US warning of unprecedented attacks on Iran.
According to Mohammed Val, a correspondent for Qatar-based Al Jazeera in Tehran, Monday night (March 9) was described as one of the most horrific nights so far. Explosions erupted across the city for several hours, with so many blasts that counting them was nearly impossible.
Val reported that Al Jazeera’s office windows in Tehran shook from the massive explosions, and significant blasts were also reported in Karaj, north of Tehran, as well as in residential areas in eastern Tehran, resulting in at least 40 fatalities.
Al Jazeera further noted that air defense systems were highly active over Tehran that night, with flashes of light especially visible in eastern Tehran.
In addition, Isfahan experienced intense bombings, targeting the governor’s office and a UNESCO-recognised historic palace, while reports of explosions also came from Tabriz. Some sources indicated that the blasts in Isfahan occurred near nuclear facilities.
