03.03.2026 20:12
A large fire broke out west of Tehran following airstrikes conducted by the US and Israel. Thick clouds of smoke covering the capital's skies were visible from kilometers away, while it was claimed that civilian infrastructure was also targeted in the attacks. Iranian officials stated that a metro station in Tehran was hit and that damage occurred at the station.
On the 4th day of the attacks initiated by the USA and Israel against Iran, a large fire broke out in the western part of the capital following explosions in Tehran. Thick clouds of smoke rising in the western front, especially around one of the city's landmarks, Azadi Square, were revealed in photos taken after the attack.
In frames reported by international agencies and said to have been recorded after the attack, the black smoke clouds covering the Tehran sky and the orange light created by flames merging with the sunrise draw attention. The smoke enveloping the city's silhouette has reached a density that can be seen from kilometers away.
POINTS NEAR MILITARY FACILITIES ARE BEING TARGETED
While it is claimed that industrial areas and points near military facilities in West Tehran are being targeted, it has been reported that the sounds of explosions were also heard from the city center. Eyewitnesses reported that fires broke out in some areas following a series of explosions.
In the photos, thick smoke columns rising towards the sky around the Azadi Monument and an orange-tinged horizon can be seen. It is stated that the air quality in the western axis of the city has rapidly deteriorated due to the fire.
METRO STATION ALSO HIT
The Tehran administration claimed that civilian infrastructure was also damaged in the attacks. As claims emerged that a metro station in the center of the capital was targeted, it was noted that damage occurred around the station and a dense cloud of dust rose.
In the shared images, a gray ash layer is seen settling on vehicles in areas close to the station entrances, and material damage occurred in the vicinity. It was reported that civilians were present in the station during the incident, leading to a brief panic.
CLAIM OF "CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE BEING TARGETED"
The Tehran administration condemned the attack, arguing that the targeted point was for civilian use. The claim that civilian infrastructure was damaged without military targets has sparked a new debate in the international community.
The images of smoke and fire rising in the capital indicate that the tension in the region has now directly moved to city centers, and developments are being closely monitored.