Strikes Target Tehran Airport in Reported US-Israeli Operation
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Explosions rocked Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport overnight in what multiple sources are reporting as a joint US-Israeli operation. Video footage circulating online shows significant damage to buildings and vehicles at the airport, which primarily handles domestic flights.
The strikes, which occurred on March 10 and 11, 2026, represent a significant escalation in regional tensions. While neither the United States nor Israel have officially claimed responsibility, Al Jazeera reported the coordinated action, citing sources familiar with the situation.
Images shared on social media, including a video posted by Al Jazeera English on Facebook, depict plumes of smoke rising from the Mehrabad area. The extent of casualties remains unclear.
Mehrabad Airport is a crucial hub for internal travel within Iran, and any disruption to its operations will likely have a considerable impact on domestic connectivity. The timing of the strikes is particularly sensitive, occurring amidst ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
This event follows a pattern of increased military activity in the region, raising concerns about a potential wider conflict. Further details are emerging as the situation develops.
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[Al Jazeera Newsfeed: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/3/7/overnight-us-israeli-strikes-in-tehran-target-airport]
