Powerful blasts echoed through Tehran on Friday, October 25, 2025, marking a new stage in the long-standing tensions between Israel and Iran. The Israeli military confirmed “precision strikes” against Iranian military targets, noting prolonged attacks from Iran as the catalyst for this operation. Israel’s high command ordered the targeted offensive aimed at dismantling strategic Iranian military facilities, while the Israeli Defense Forces remain on heightened alert.
Local and international sources reported at least three successive explosions in western Tehran, triggering a state of emergency. Iranian media, including Fars and Mehr, verified the explosions, speculating that anti-air defence systems might have been activated. Global powers, including the U.S., are closely monitoring the situation. According to the Pentagon, American forces in the region, including an F-16 squadron, are on standby to support Israel if necessary.
In a parallel development, Syrian defence systems reportedly intercepted “hostile targets,” adding to fears of a broader regional escalation that could threaten Middle Eastern stability.