Several explosions heard in Tehran and Karaj, according to Al Hadath
The reports of multiple explosions in Tehran and Karaj could indicate a significant escalation in tensions within the region.
Iran's Amirkabir petrochemicals plant in Mahshahr was attacked, accoring to Mehr News Agency
Iran's aluminium company, IRALCO in Arak, which is the country's largest aluminium producer, has been hit in an airstrike
Several explosions heard in Tehran and Karaj, according to Al Hadath
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