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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 7th March 2026, 8:09 AM
Major explosions and fires erupted at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on Saturday, following a fresh wave of airstrikes by Israeli forces as part of the broader war involving the United States and Iran. The airport, which predominantly serves domestic flights and lies within the Iranian capital, was struck amid the seventh day of escalating hostilities between the belligerents.
Eyewitnesses reported powerful blasts that shook surrounding areas and saw aircraft on the tarmac engulfed in flames as thick plumes of smoke billowed into the sky. Social media footage showed several planes burning and fires spreading across parts of the airport complex.
There has been no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding casualties at the airport or in the wider assault. State media acknowledged explosions in western Tehran but provided limited official details.
The strikes come as part of a “broad‑scale” operation announced by the Israeli military, targeting government, military and infrastructure sites in Tehran amid sustained conflict. The United States Central Command said more than 3,000 Iranian targets have been struck since late February, including missile sites, air defence facilities, naval assets and command centres.
US President Donald Trump has insisted that only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” would end the hostilities, signalling plans for further military operations in the coming days.
Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US positions in the wider region. Neighbouring states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have reported intercepting multiple incoming aerial threats.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location of Explosion | Mehrabad International Airport, Tehran |
| Date | Saturday, 7 March 2026 |
| Participants in Conflict | Israel, United States, Iran (ongoing war) |
| Reported Airport Damage | Aircraft on fire; large plumes of smoke |
| Number of Targets Hit (since start) | Over 3,000 Iranian sites struck (US Central Command) |
| Casualty Information | Not officially confirmed by Iranian authorities |
| Retaliatory Strikes | Iran has launched missiles and drones at regional targets |
The intensification of strikes has not only targeted military objectives but has disrupted critical civilian infrastructure, including commercial aviation hubs like Mehrabad. In addition to Iran’s retaliation against military bases and facilities, neighbouring airspace closures and airport disruptions have compounded the crisis’s wider impact on regional travel and security.
International calls for de‑escalation continue, but with continued bombardment and political stances hardening on all sides, the conflict shows few signs of abating in the immediate future.
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