Explosions heard in Iran's Abdanan, according to Al Jazeera

The reports of explosions in Iran's Abdanan could signal escalating tensions in the region, which often impacts energy markets.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Jul 2026, 03:17 UTCOn the live feed at 02:57 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Explosions heard in Iran's Abdanan, according to Al Jazeera

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