Videos capture aerial intercepts above Tehran

Reports Emerge of Air Defence System Activation Over Tehran

Videos have surfaced showing interceptions over the skies of Tehran, with eyewitnesses reporting multiple explosions in the city. According to Iranian state media, air defence systems were activated in western Tehran in response to the incidents.

The Iranian government has confirmed that its forces were responding to what they described as “hostile targets”. The exact nature and origin of these targets are currently unknown.

Multiple sources have reported seeing videos of intercepts over the skies of Tehran, with some showing what appears to be missiles or other projectiles being shot down by air defence systems. The Iranian government has not provided further details on the incidents or their cause.

The capital city of Tehran has been affected by a series of explosions, with reports coming in from multiple locations across the city. The exact timing and location of these incidents are unclear.

Iranian state media has confirmed that air defence systems were activated in response to the incidents, but no further information is available on the situation. The Iranian government has not commented on the cause or origin of the explosions.

The videos showing the interceptions over Tehran have been widely shared on social media, with many users expressing concern for the safety of those in the city.

Source: Al Jazeera