A new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Tehran has intensified tensions in the Middle East, with fires reported at Mehrabad International Airport and explosions heard across the Iranian capital. Pics/AFP
Updated On: 2026-03-07 01:52 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Explosions echoed across Tehran, with Iranian state media reporting blasts and smoke in both the eastern and western parts of the city following Israel’s announcement of a new wave of attacks targeting regime infrastructure
Flames and thick smoke rise from the airport complex as videos circulating online show the aftermath of the strikes on Mehrabad Airport, one of Tehran’s key aviation hubs as per CNN
Israel’s strikes triggered swift retaliation from Iran, with missiles and drones launched toward Tel Aviv as Israeli air defence systems intercepted the incoming fire in the skies above the city
Smoke rises from the site of airstrikes at Mehrabad International Airport as the conflict triggers global economic concerns, especially around energy supply
Regional tensions continue to rise, with Gulf nations strengthening air defences after repeated attacks on energy infrastructure and military installations following the US-Israeli campaign launched against Iran on February 28