Tehran Experiences New Round of Explosions

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Tehran Experiences New Round of Explosions
  • 05 Mar, 12:40
  • Iran

Explosions struck Tehran again this morning, leaving more residents uncertain about whether to stay or evacuate, according to a man who fled the city and spoke to CNN.

Loud bangs were heard in the Iranian capital Thursday morning, The Caspian Post reports, citing the semi-official state news agency Tasnim.

“The bombing is everywhere - north, south, east, west. They seem to be going for anything and everything,” a resident told CNN, speaking anonymously for fear of reprisals.

The man - who fled Tehran with his wife, a doctor, a few nights ago - described the uncertainty of living under continuing attacks. “You never know what or who is a target.”

Earlier this week, a TV and radio antenna near their home was hit, shaking the entire neighborhood.

Now they are settled in a small town near Damavand, Iran’s tallest peak, he said the nights are filled with the sound of fighter jets, though no impacts have reached their area.

“A lot of friends and family are staying put in Tehran for now, because the thinking is no matter where you go, something there will be targeted,” he said.

Heading south means fearing foreign forces at the borders, while going north risks getting trapped on the congested Chalus highway, he added. “Many people are thinking it’s better to just stay where you are.”

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Explosions struck Tehran again this morning, leaving more residents uncertain about whether to stay or evacuate, according to a man who fled the city and spoke to CNN.