ABC News, citing a U.S. official, claimed Israeli missiles struck a site in Iran shortly after Iran initiated a drone attack on Israel.
Iranian state media reported an explosion in central Iran without specifying the cause. The city of Isfahan, where multiple nuclear sites are located, heard this explosion near its airport. Consequently, Iran halted flights over Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tehran.
Tehran’s main airport is closed to all flights until 0700 GMT. Some aircraft, including Emirates and Flydubai, abruptly diverted from Iranian airspace early on Friday, as shown on Flightradar24.
This escalation heightens the risk of broader regional conflict, analysts warn. Iran has appealed to the United Nations to restrain Israeli military actions. Following these developments, oil prices surged, and market volatility increased, reflecting global concerns over the instability.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza escalated after a Hamas attack on Israel, which led to huge casualties on both sides.
