TEHRAN, IRAN March 2, 2026.- Fresh reports of powerful explosions have emerged from multiple locations across Iran, including the capital Tehran, following renewed waves of US-Israeli airstrikes.
A widely circulated post on X (formerly Twitter) by the account @BRICSinfo, timestamped early Monday, stated: “JUST IN: Major explosions in Iran following US-Israeli airstrikes.” The accompanying video shows dramatic flashes, fireballs, and thick columns of black smoke rising over urban areas, consistent with eyewitness accounts and footage from several Iranian cities.
This latest escalation is part of a broader US-Israeli military campaign that began on February 28, 2026. The joint operation has targeted Iranian military bases, leadership compounds, and strategic sites, resulting in the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials. International media, including The New York Times, CNN, Al Jazeera, and The Guardian, report that more than 2,000 targets have been hit in successive waves, with heavy bombardment focused on Tehran and other key provinces.
Iran has retaliated fiercely, launching missile and drone barrages toward Israel and US assets in the Gulf. Reports indicate at least nine deaths in Israel’s Beit Shemesh from Iranian strikes, three US service members killed, and additional casualties in Bahrain, the UAE, and other locations. Hezbollah in Lebanon has also entered the fray, prompting Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Residents in Tehran described continuous blasts shaking buildings, with massive smoke plumes visible across the skyline. Iranian state-affiliated media reported strikes on residential neighbourhoods and infrastructure, while Israeli officials stated the targets were military and “terror-related” sites in the heart of the capital.
The conflict, now entering its third day, has raised fears of wider regional involvement and a humanitarian crisis. Global leaders have urged immediate de-escalation, while oil markets and airline stocks have been rocked by the turmoil.
Life News Agency is monitoring the rapidly developing situation. Further updates will follow as more verified information becomes available.
Sources: BRICSinfo/X, Al Jazeera, The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, NPR, and multiple on-ground reports.
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