TEHRAN (AP), A series of powerful explosions struck a missile base in an Iranian city late Wednesday, with residents reporting heavy damage and video footage showing massive blasts lighting up the night sky.
Witnesses said the strikes hit hard in populated areas near the facility, shaking buildings and sending people rushing into the streets. The blasts appeared to target military infrastructure, though details on casualties and the scale of destruction remain unclear.
Footage circulating online showed fireballs rising from the site, with secondary explosions suggesting ammunition or fuel stores were ignited. Residents described the impact as the most severe attack in recent memory, leaving neighborhoods rattled and sparking widespread fear.
Officials have not released an immediate statement, but the incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and concerns over Iran’s expanding missile program. Analysts say the strikes highlight the vulnerability of strategic sites and raise questions about the stability of security arrangements in the region.
The attack underscores the growing risks of escalation in the Middle East, where rivalries and unresolved disputes continue to fuel instability.
