The conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States escalated further on Saturday as Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit several locations in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Explosions were reported across multiple parts of the city, including the area around Mehrabad International Airport, one of the capital’s main commercial and military aviation hubs. Footage circulating on social media appeared to show large fires burning on the airport grounds, with eyewitnesses reporting that several aircraft on the tarmac were damaged after powerful blasts shook the area.

Videos and images shared online showed thick smoke rising from sections of the airport while emergency crews rushed to respond to the fires. Witnesses said the explosions occurred in rapid succession, causing panic among nearby residents and airport personnel.

In an official statement, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed that it had begun a “broad-scale wave of strikes” targeting government and strategic sites in Tehran. Israeli officials described the operation as part of a wider campaign aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure and command networks.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media also confirmed that an explosion had taken place in the western part of the capital, though authorities did not immediately provide details about the damage or casualties.

Security analysts say that strikes directly targeting Tehran represent a significant escalation in the conflict, as the Iranian capital is one of the country’s most heavily defended areas. The attacks also highlight the growing scale of the confrontation, which now involves multiple nations and strategic targets across the region.

With missile launches, drone attacks, and airstrikes continuing across the Middle East, observers warn that the conflict is rapidly evolving into one of the most dangerous regional crises in recent years.