Explosion at the rally site in Tehran where Israel said, "We will strike."

Explosion at the rally site in Tehran where Israel said,

13.03.2026 12:20

Israel announced that it would carry out an attack by threatening the evacuation of 3 areas that include the starting point of the Quds Day march in the center of Tehran, Iran's capital. Shortly after this announcement, an explosion occurred near the rally site.

During the "Quds Day" march in Tehran, the capital of Iran, an explosion occurred near the rally area.

The Israeli army shared three maps on its Persian account, marking some areas in Tehran in red. The army noted that the points marked in the maps at Chaharrah-ı Veliasr (City Theaters Square), Meydan-ı Tovhid, and the Villas area should be evacuated as soon as possible, threatening that an attack would be carried out in these areas shortly.

SMOKE RISING FROM THE AREA

The area threatened with an attack between Tehran University and City Theaters Square is where the Quds Day March is taking place today, and people have gathered in this area. Shortly after the Israeli threats of attack, an explosion occurred near the rally area.

Images from the area show that the explosion occurred while people were marching, and smoke is rising.

Explosion at the rally area in Tehran, where Israel said 'We will strike'

WHAT IS QUDS DAY?

It is a protest day held worldwide on the last Friday of Ramadan to show solidarity with Palestine and oppose Israel's occupation of Jerusalem.

During the Quds Day March, the people of Tehran gather on the city's major streets and march towards Tehran University with Iranian flags.

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