Explosion heard near Eslamabad-e Gharb in Kermanshah, Iranian media report
Iranian media say an explosion near Eslamabad-e Gharb in Kermanshah was caused by an old shell, amid rising US-Iran tensions.
Key Takeaways
AIIranian media reported that an explosion was heard near the city of Eslamabad-e Gharb in Iran's Kermanshah province.
According to Iran's Tasnim news agency, the blast in Eslamabad-e Gharb was caused by an old shell.
The incident comes amid escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran, with Tehran accusing Washington of pursuing an accelerated approach to regional warfare as part of a dangerous strategy aimed at expansion and illegitimate dominance over the entire region.
US reports have indicated that President Donald Trump plans to launch extensive military operations against Iran for two consecutive weeks to weaken its military infrastructure and force Tehran to negotiate on American terms.