Tehran: Explosions were reported in Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj overnight Friday, Iranian news outlet Khabaronline reported. A powerful blast in western Tehran caused temporary power outages. The strikes marked the latest attacks on the Iranian capital and its surroundings.

According to Anadolu Agency, the US-Israeli strikes against Iran began on February 28 and have reportedly killed around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets.