Iran activates air defences across major cities following explosions in central Isfahan province that ABC News reports were Israeli missile strikes.
Isfahan is known for its substantial military airbase and sites critical to Iran's nuclear programme. / Photo: TRT World
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported mysterious explosions at the central Isfahan airport."The cause of these sounds is still unknown, and investigations continue until the exact details of the incident are determined."International flights were canceled at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, Mehr news agency said.
Oil prices experienced a sharp increase, with West Texas Intermediate climbing 3.66 percent to $85.76 and Brent crude rising 3.44 percent to $90.11. This surge is attributed to fears of further escalation in a region already fraught with conflict.
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