Explosions heard, air defenses activated across Iran amid Israeli strikes

Air defense systems were activated in several Iranian cities on Friday night as explosions were heard across the country, according to messages sent by eyewitnesses to Iran International.

Eyewitnesses in Isfahan, in central Iran, reported that air defenses were active in multiple parts of the city, including Sepahan Shahr.

In Tabriz, northwestern Iran, several witnesses reported widespread activation of air defense systems. One resident said a flash from an explosion was visible in the northwest of the city, near a military airbase.

In Mashhad, northeastern Iran, a witness reported a loud explosion, describing it as the most powerful sound heard in recent days. It remained unclear whether the blast came from a missile interception or a direct hit.

In Shiraz, southern Iran, a loud explosion was heard and was believed to have come from either the Ahmad ibn Musa or Imam Ali military base, a resident told Iran International.