A powerful explosion struck Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran early Saturday, March 7, 2026, triggering multiple loud blasts, thick plumes of smoke, and visible flames across parts of the facility.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing several deafening explosions in western Tehran, with heavy smoke rising from the airport grounds. Social media videos showed fires burning near the tarmac, with some aircraft reportedly engulfed in flames. Air defense systems were activated across the capital in response.
The blasts are believed to be part of a wave of airstrikes targeting high-priority sites in Tehran. Israeli officials confirmed launching broad attacks on what they described as strategic targets in the Iranian capital. Iranian media acknowledged a major explosion in the western part of the city, with residents describing a series of intense detonations.
Mehrabad Airport, one of Tehran’s busiest hubs serving both civilian and military flights, has been affected in previous incidents during the escalating conflict. The full extent of damage, casualties, and operational impact remains unclear, with authorities yet to release detailed information.
The situation continues to develop rapidly amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing military exchanges.
