Iran activates air defenses across Tehran as explosions reported near capital

Iran activated air defense systems across parts of Tehran early Thursday amid reports of explosions in and around the capital.

The semi-official Tasnim News Agency said air defenses were activated in several areas, including eastern and western Tehran.

It also cited initial reports of explosions around Parchin and Pakdasht, located southeast of the capital.

The governor of Pakdasht separately confirmed the activation of air defenses in the city and said explosions had been heard.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later said there were no casualties in Parchin and Pakdasht, according to Fars News Agency.

Fars cited a spokesperson in Semnan province as saying that parts of Semnan Airport were targeted by “enemy airstrikes,” adding that rescue forces are “taking necessary measures” following the attacks.

“Fortunately, residential areas in the cities and villages of Semnan province did not witness any attacks tonight; people should not pay attention to news and rumors created by enemy media and should not be worried,” the spokesperson said.

The developments came amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with the two sides exchanging attacks despite a Pakistani-mediated memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflict and reaching a lasting peace agreement.