Two Explosions Hit Tabriz Near Major Iranian Air Base Amid Israel-Iran Strikes

Two explosions were reported in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz, occurring five minutes apart and producing thick smoke visible over the area, which houses a major air force base. These incidents come amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel, following Israeli airstrikes on Iran that resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists. Iran retaliated with a large-scale missile and drone attack targeting Tel Aviv and other locations in Israel, causing civilian casualties and damage. Iran's military claimed to have destroyed strategic targets in Israel using precise drones, although the Israeli Defense Forces intercepted many drones, with no confirmed successful strikes. The escalation marks the fifth day of exchange of fire between the two nations, intensifying regional tensions. The extent of damage and casualties in Tabriz from the explosions has not been reported.