Reports from Iranian state media say multiple explosions and strikes have been heard across the capital Tehran amid ongoing conflict in the region. At the same time, a US official has told reporters that US Air Force B-1 strategic bombers carried out overnight strikes on above ground ballistic missile sites and command-and-control facilities in Iran, marking another escalation in the military campaign.
The strikes come during a broader US-Israeli air campaign that has been targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, including ballistic missile launchers and command locations. These operations follow earlier attacks on senior Iranian leadership and key defense systems, and have prompted wide retaliation from Iran across the Middle East.
Multiple strikes in Tehran reported by Iranian media
State-affiliated outlets in Iran are reporting several strikes across parts of Tehran. Residents have heard loud explosions, and smoke has been seen rising from different areas of the city. The precise locations and impact of these strikes are still being confirmed by independent sources. Officials in Tehran have not yet provided detailed statements on casualties or damage.
The reports of strikes in the capital add to mounting signs that the conflict, now spreading across multiple fronts, continues to affect densely populated urban areas.
US Air Force bombers hit missile and command sites
A US defence official told media that B-1 strategic bombers were used overnight to strike above ground ballistic missile sites and command-and-control centres in Iran. These aircraft are part of the wider US military operation aimed at degrading Iran’s missile capabilities and military planning infrastructure.
These strikes are occurring within a larger US-Israeli campaign that has already seen extensive bombing of Iranian missile systems and air defence structures. Command locations and military bases have been key targets, with the goal of weakening Iran’s capacity to retaliate or launch further attacks.
Ongoing conflict and wider implications
The backdrop to these latest developments is an intensifying military conflict between US-led forces and Iran. In recent days, strikes have targeted hundreds of strategic sites across Iran, including missile launchers and leadership positions. The campaign has also sparked retaliation from Tehran, with Iran launching missiles and drones toward US bases and allied locations throughout the region.
The situation remains highly volatile, with civilian areas and infrastructure at risk as military operations continue. Regional tensions are rising, and international concern is growing over the potential for further escalation.
More details are expected as official sources update their assessments and emergency services report on conditions inside Tehran and other affected areas.