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Israel conducted air strikes in Iran
Early Saturday, residents across Tehran reported hearing multiple loud explosions, though the cause remains unclear.
The city has been on alert for possible retaliatory strikes from Israel, and the explosions reportedly originated from Tehran’s western side, where the Revolutionary Guards have a major headquarters, according to multiple local sources, including several Iranian journalists.
Fars News, a site closely linked to the Revolutionary Guards, confirmed that several large blasts had shaken the city, while other media reported that explosions were heard near or around Imam Khomeini International Airport.
Witnesses describe a surge of residents taking to the streets in response to the sudden noise, with nearby buildings shaken by the blasts. Syrian state media also reported similar sounds in Damascus, adding that the origin of the explosions there is “under investigation.”
Among those affected was Maryam Naraghi, a journalist based in the eastern Pardis neighborhood of Tehran, who recounted hearing the powerful sounds close to her location. “It was the unmistakable sound of bombs and explosions,” Naraghi explained.
The eastern part of Tehran houses various military sites, including Parchin, a highly secretive facility linked to Iran’s defense capabilities.
With heightened regional tensions, these blasts have fueled growing concerns across the city and beyond, as residents remain on edge.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – A disturbing incident unfolded on Monday evening, May 26, 2025, during Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League trophy parade, when a vehicle drove into a crowd of fans gathered in the city centre, striking multiple pedestrians.
According to Merseyside Police, the collision occurred shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Water Street, where thousands of supporters had lined the streets to celebrate the club’s title victory.
A newly surfaced video shows the moment the vehicle drove directly into the crowd, causing panic and confusion among those gathered.
Police confirmed that the vehicle came to a stop at the scene, and a male suspect was immediately detained.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and medical personnel were seen attending to injured individuals at the location.
A man driving a car has ploughed into Liverpool fans, out celebrating their Premiership win. People are seriously injured' after person drove vehicle into crowd in Liverpool City Centre in England, police officer says.https://t.co/nxGYm196kA pic.twitter.com/FbObdUotHx
— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) May 26, 2025
In an official statement, Merseyside Police said:
“We are currently dealing with reports of a road traffic collision in Liverpool city centre. We were contacted just after 6:00 p.m. today, Monday 26 May, following reports that a car had been in collision with a number of pedestrians on Water Street. The car stopped at the scene and a male has been detained. Emergency services are currently on scene. We will issue more updates as we have them.”
Authorities have not yet confirmed how many people were injured or the severity of those injuries. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the incident and whether it was intentional.
The incident cast a shadow over what had been a day of celebration for Liverpool fans, many of whom were seen lighting smoke flares and waving flags during the citywide parade.
Further information will be released as the investigation progresses.