- An explosion was heard in Iran, according to CNN, which cited Iranian state media outlet FARS.
- It's unclear what has caused the reported explosion.
- This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
An explosion was heard in Iran, CNN reported, citing Iranian state media outlet FARS.
According to FARS, the explosion was heard in the city of Ghahjaworstan, which is located near Isfahan, Iran. The Iranian news outlet said that "the city of Ghahjaworstan is located near Isfahan Airport and the eighth hunting base of the Army Air Force."
It's unclear what has caused the reported explosion.
Air defense has been activated, per state media, and CNN, citing an announcement by an airline company spokesperson on Iranian TV, reported that all flights to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz have been suspended.
The Israel Defense Forces, Pentagon, and US Central Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the matter from Business Insider.
The explosion comes several days after Iran's unprecedented and large-scale attack on Israel last weekend, during which Tehran and its proxies fired more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel. Nearly all of the munitions were shot down by Israel and its partner forces in the region, including the US.
Israeli officials earlier this week vowed to retaliate for the attack, despite many of its Western partners urging restraint, warning that any action could trigger a larger military confrontation and plunge the Middle East even further into violence.
Tehran, meanwhile, has said that it will respond to any Israeli action.
This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.