Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials on Friday (March 13, 2026), as Israel and Iran unleashed fresh strikes in a war that has ignited the West Asia and threatens to torpedo the world economy.
Since erupting on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, the war has cascaded throughout the region, drawn in global powers, and sparked a major oil shock.
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AFP journalists in Tehran reported loud blasts over the city skies, as Israel's military said it had hit more than 200 targets in western and central Iran in the past day.
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