In the early hours of the morning, Iran fired air defense batteries near a major air base in Isfahan, sparking fears of a possible Israeli strike. The country’s action comes amidst escalated tensions following Iran’s recent drone-and-missile assault on Israel and Israel’s subsequent war on Hamas in Gaza.
Despite reports of explosions in the area and air defenses being activated, it remains unclear if Iran was under attack as no Iranian official directly acknowledged the possibility. Additionally, Israel’s military chose not to comment on the situation, adding to the mystery surrounding the incident.
Isfahan’s air base is known for being home to Iran’s American-made F-14 Tomcats, making it a strategic location. Reports of explosions in the area have led to speculation, with no clear cause identified as of yet.
The situation has also impacted air travel in the region, with Dubai-based carriers diverting their flights around western Iran, suggesting that airspace may have been closed. In addition, commercial flights were grounded in Tehran and other regions of Iran as a precautionary measure.
Adding to the confusion, small drones were shot down near Isfahan according to Iranian officials. Meanwhile, explosions were also reported in Baghdad, though the source of the noise remains unclear.
With tensions at an all-time high, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in the region as fears of further escalation persist. Stay tuned to The Bib Theorists for more updates on this developing story.
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