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Explosions in central Tehran on Quds Day after Israeli evacuation warning

Mar 13, 2026, 09:07 GMT+0Updated: 12:40 GMT+0

Several powerful explosions rocked central Tehran on Friday, coinciding with Quds Day events, after Israel’s military issued an evacuation warning for parts of the Iranian capital.

Blasts were heard around Enghelab Square, Ferdowsi Square and Hejab Street in the city center.

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