Massive explosions shook the city of Isfahan in central Iran on Tuesday following reported airstrikes by the United States and Israel. US. President Donald Trump shared a video showing enormous fireballs and bright flashes lighting up the night sky, though he did not provide details about the footage.
Reports say the blasts targeted a large ammunition depot in Isfahan. The US reportedly used heavy bunker-buster bombs, weighing around 2,000 pounds (907 kg), designed to destroy fortified or underground storage facilities holding weapons and military supplies.
Isfahan is considered strategically important because it houses military bases, including the Badr Airbase and other defence sites. Previous strikes in the area have focused on reducing Iran’s missile and ammunition capabilities.
Trump’s video went viral quickly, but Iran has not confirmed whether the explosions were caused by the US or Israeli strikes. Independent verification of the video is also not available.
Bunker-buster bombs are specially designed to penetrate deep underground or hardened buildings before exploding, making them effective against protected military targets. The use of such bombs shows the strike aimed to hit heavily fortified sites rather than just surface-level facilities.
The blasts mark a major escalation in the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. In recent weeks, airstrikes and military operations have intensified in the region, raising concerns about civilian safety and regional stability.
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