Multiple airstrikes reportedly struck areas in Karaj, a major city located just west of Tehran, according to Iranian state-affiliated media and local reports. The incidents are part of the ongoing escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with strikes targeting military, industrial, and infrastructure sites across the country.
These attacks on Karaj align with a broader campaign that has also affected Tehran (including eastern and western districts), Isfahan, Natanz, and other provinces. Iranian sources claim the strikes aim to degrade Iran’s missile, drone, and air defense capabilities.
Broader Regional Escalation
The conflict, which intensified in late February 2026, has seen waves of retaliatory actions. Israel and the US have conducted joint airstrikes on Iranian nuclear-related sites, energy infrastructure, and military assets, while Iran has launched missile and drone barrages targeting Israeli and US positions in the region.
- Power outages and infrastructure damage have been widely reported in Karaj following multiple strike waves.
- Casualty figures remain unconfirmed by independent sources, though Iranian media has highlighted civilian impacts in some areas.
- The strikes come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s missile programs and regional influence.
While details on the exact timing and full extent of the latest Karaj airstrikes vary across reports, Iranian media consistently confirms explosions in the city west of Tehran. International outlets like Iran International and others have shared viewer-submitted videos showing dramatic visuals of the aftermath.