Explosion reported in Shiraz, southern Iran, Iranian media say

An explosion has been reported in the city of Shiraz, according to Iranian media. The cause and potential casualties are not yet confirmed.

Iranian media reported an explosion in the city of Shiraz on Wednesday afternoon. The cause and any casualties are not yet confirmed. Previous unverified reports of explosions in Iran include a large blast in northern Tehran on June 11 and explosions in Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, and Shiraz on July 9, as reported by The Zioneer.

3 developments

1. 13:19 · 15 JulLatest

   Additional footage from Shiraz appears to depict the airstrike.

2. 13:07 · 15 Jul

   Reports attribute the Shiraz explosion to renewed US airstrikes.

3. 12:59 · 15 Jul

   Explosion reported in Shiraz, southern Iran, Iranian media say

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