A huge explosion struck Tehran during Quds Day protests, where thousands had gathered amid rising tensions in West Asia. The rally followed reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in alleged strikes by Israel and the United States. Israel had earlier warned it could conduct operations in the area.
Tehran: Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, a huge explosion struck Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Friday, where thousands of people had gathered for ‘Youm-e-Quds’ and were holding a protest march. The demonstration was reportedly in response to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was said to have been killed in Israeli and US strikes. Ferdowsi Square, just off Enghelab Street where the Quds (Jerusalem) Day demonstrations were taking place, was hit in the attack.
According to Tasnim news agency, a plume of grey smoke rose as demonstrators shouted “Death to Israel!” and “Death to America!”
Notably, Israel had warned that it could strike in the area just before the blast. Israel's military issued a warning on its Farsi-language X account that it would "conduct operations" there later in the day.
"Your presence in these areas puts your life at risk," the Israeli military said.
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