Iran Rocked by Serial Blasts in 4 Cities Amid US Tensions; Cause Unknown
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News18•31-01-2026, 21:21
Iran Rocked by Serial Blasts in 4 Cities Amid US Tensions; Cause Unknown
- •Four Iranian cities—Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, Ardabil, and Parand—experienced serial blasts on January 31, 2026.
- •The explosions occurred amidst heightened tensions and repeated threats from US President Donald Trump.
- •In Bandar Abbas, an 8-story building in Azadegan district was destroyed; Ahvaz reported 4 deaths with more bodies under rubble.
- •Parand, near Tehran, saw a black smoke plume, leading to 'airstrike' fears; Ardabil also reported mysterious explosions.
- •The Iranian government attributed the blasts to a gas pipeline burst, dismissing 'enemy propaganda' of targeted attacks, but the simultaneous nature raises questions.
Why It Matters: Multiple Iranian cities hit by unexplained serial blasts, fueling fears and rumors amid US-Iran tensions.
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