An explosion rocked Tehran airport: Media reports large-scale fire
Kyiv • UNN
On the night of Saturday, an explosion occurred at the airport of the Iranian capital, Tehran. Pillars of smoke were reported near the airport, and two projectiles hit the area around the airfield.
An explosion thundered at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, the capital of Iran, on the night of Saturday, June 14. The Times of Israel reports, UNN informs.
Details
The local news agency ISNA published a video showing columns of thick smoke rising from the airport area in western Tehran.
In turn, the Fars news agency reports that two shells hit the area around the airport.
Recall
On the night of Friday, June 13, the Israeli Air Force struck Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency throughout the country. Later, Israel confirmed the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. Iran announced the death of 6 nuclear scientists.
The day before, Iran launched about 150 ballistic missiles at Israel. Dozens of people were injured. Several buildings were also damaged.