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As Israeli strikes continue, Iran International audience report ongoing explosions, widespread internet outages, and closure of Sepah Bank branches.

One message described loud blasts in Shahr-e Qods and Shahriar at 6 a.m., with shops shuttered and internet too unstable to send images.

Others said Sepah Bank branches remain inactive without explanation.

In Rasht, residents reported severe internet slowdowns and repeated disconnections.

Israel targeted Payam Airport in Karaj early in the morning, Fars News Agency, affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, wrote Thursday.

The number of people injured in Iran’s missile strikes has risen to 129—89 in the Tel Aviv area, including Holon and Ramat Gan, and 40 in Beersheba, where Soroka Hospital was hit, Israeli media said Thursday.

Authorities in Iran's Kerman province announced Thursday the arrest of four people—three men and one woman—for “disturbing public opinion” by allegedly expressing support for Israel and sharing anti-government content online.

The individuals were detained by local and provincial cyber units, accusing them of “backing Israeli actions and spreading negative news against the Islamic Republic.”

This comes amid a broader crackdown following Israeli strikes on Iran. According to HRANA, at least 160 people have been arrested nationwide in the past six days over social media activity related to the conflict.

Hospitals in central Israel reported Thursday that six people are in serious condition following the morning’s missile barrage.

Two patients are being treated at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, while four others are at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.