Tehran has endured one of the most intense nights of aerial bombardment since the start of the war between Iran and the United States and Israel, as waves of air strikes rocked the Iranian capital and several other cities.

Overnight into Tuesday, warplanes reportedly flew at low altitude across Tehran, dropping dozens of heavy explosives that shook neighborhoods throughout the sprawling metropolis of more than 10 million people. The powerful blasts rattled buildings and sent frightened residents scrambling for shelter inside their homes.

Residents described a night of continuous explosions and roaring aircraft engines. Sima, a 38-year-old resident of western Tehran, said the sound of fighter jets overhead was relentless. “It felt like tens of jets were flying directly above us for about 15 minutes, then there would be a short pause before the next wave of strikes,” she said. “The ground and windows were shaking, but we stayed in the bathroom for safety and managed to get through it.”

According to Al Jazeera, multiple residents across the capital reported seeing bright flashes of light from the aerial strikes that briefly illuminated the night sky. Some people reportedly went onto rooftops and balconies to watch and record the bombardment despite the dangers.

Videos circulating on social media showed eerie blue flashes in several parts of the city, believed to be caused by damage to electricity infrastructure or power generation facilities. Authorities said power outages occurred in some districts but electricity was restored within hours.

The strikes were not limited to the capital. Local media reported additional attacks on cities including Isfahan and Karaj, indicating a widening scope of the aerial campaign.

Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Tuesday could mark “our most intense day of strikes inside Iran,” signaling that the military operation may escalate further.

The latest bombardment marks a dramatic escalation in the 10-day conflict, raising fears among civilians in Iran’s largest cities as the war continues to intensify.

BOB Post