Witnesses report explosions and strikes across multiple Iranian cities

Explosions and air raid activity shook several Iranian cities early Monday, eyewitnesses told Iran International.

In the southwestern city of Masjed Soleyman, strikes hit areas near an army aviation base and close to the local petrochemical complex before dawn.

In Shiraz, the Electronics Industries complex was targeted, with a witness saying the facility had been attacked several times previously.

Across Isfahan province, attacks struck multiple areas including Sepahan Shahr, Dowlatabad, Malek Shahr, Kaveh, Shahin Shahr, Zarrin Shahr, Mahmoudabad and Najafabad.

Explosions were also heard near major industrial and defense sites, including Mobarakeh Steel Company and the Isfahan defense industries. Around 16 blasts were reported near the Lenjan defense industries area and the Haft Tir industrial complex. The IRGC-affiliated Amir al-Momenin University in Sepahan Shahr was also struck.

Air defense activity and explosions were reported near Bakeri military base outside Dezful in southwestern Iran, while two blasts were heard west of Tabriz in the northwest.

In southern Iran, witnesses reported fighter jets over Bandar Abbas followed by bombing near the city’s air base. Several powerful explosions were also reported in the port city of Jask.

Overnight, multiple explosions were reported in the Fardis area of Karaj in central Iran. In Tehran’s District 15, IRGC and Basij forces were seen stationed at Mofatteh 2 school.

Blasts were also heard in the city of Ghods near Tehran, and four powerful explosions were reported in Takestan.