According to the Jerusalem Post, Tehran spent a tense night under fire as multiple waves of airstrikes hit parts of the Iranian capital, sending shockwaves through residential districts and raising fears of a wider regional war.

Residents described a frightening scene as loud explosions ripped through the night sky over eastern and northeastern Tehran. Bright flashes lit up the city, followed by thick plumes of smoke rising above rooftops. Many families were forced to shelter indoors as sirens echoed and emergency services rushed toward affected areas.

Footage shared online shows repeated blasts shaking the capital, with each explosion lighting up the darkness in quick succession. The strikes come amid an escalating pattern of military action targeting sites across Iran, including repeated attacks on Tehran itself.

The Israeli military said it had completed what it called “another wave” of coordinated airstrikes on the Iranian capital, continuing a series of operations that have intensified in recent days. The growing frequency of attacks has deepened fears among civilians already living under the threat of escalation.

At the same time, reports of thousands of US Marines being deployed to the Middle East have added another layer of tension. The move is being closely watched internationally, with concerns that the region may be edging closer to a broader confrontation involving multiple powers.

Iranian officials have responded with defiance rather than restraint. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, issued a stark warning, declaring that the country is prepared for any potential ground invasion. In a fiery statement, he said they would “set them on fire.”

As diplomatic pressure mounts and military activity intensifies, the situation remains highly unstable. For many in Tehran, the night’s explosions were not just distant echoes of conflict, they were a chilling reminder that the crisis is now at their doorstep.

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