Iranian Cities Hit by Explosions as Conflict Escalates; India Concerned for Nationals Explosions were reported continuously around Tehran and other cities in Iran on Tuesday, with strikes also being reported in Isfahan, where Iran’s nuclear facilities are located. The Iranian health ministry stated that the death toll from the conflict had reached nearly 800 by the fourth day of the fighting. Al Jazeera confirmed the strikes, noting the widespread destruction and the impact on civilian areas. The attacks prompted Israel to issue evacuation warnings in several parts of Iran before launching strikes in Tehran and northwestern cities such as Tabriz and Urmia. Mehrabad airport in Tehran and Bushehr airport were also targeted, with an Iranian carrier reportedly destroyed on the ground at Bushehr following the strikes. Iran retaliated by launching attacks on Israel’s central and Tel Aviv districts, resulting in injuries to 12 people. The escalating conflict has raised concerns about the safety of Indian nationals stranded in Gulf countries, particularly amid the closure of airspace. An Indian student in Urmia, West Azerbaijan province, shared visuals of an alleged explosion near their location. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that almost one crore Indian citizens live and work in the Gulf region, stating that their safety and well-being are a top priority. The ministry called for de-escalation, warning that the widening conflict “evokes great anxiety” due to India’s proximity to the region and its critical stakes in its security and stability. India’s foreign ministry confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had engaged with regional counterparts and maintained contact with Gulf governments and key partners.#iran #urmia #tehran #isfahan #tabriz
