'Israel' attacks Mashhad, targets key street and airport
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Two explosions rocked Mashhad in northeastern Iran following an "Israeli" airstrike that targeted 17 Shahrivar Street and Mashhad Airport.
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Smoke rises after 'Israel' struck an airplane in Mashhad International Airport, Mashhad, Iran, 15 June 2025 (social media)
Two explosions struck the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran after Israeli airstrikes targeted the key "17 Shahrivar" Street, with Al Mayadeen's correspondent reporting powerful blasts and thick plumes of smoke rising from the area.
Local sources reported that after the initial blast, Iranian air defenses fired interceptors in response to the attack, as smoke billowed from the strike locations.
#WATCH | Circulating footage shows the aftermath of the Israeli attack on Mashhad, eastern #Iran. pic.twitter.com/ep6HYMX49U
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 15, 2025
Later reports from Iranian officials confirmed a fire had broken out at Mashhad Airport, while the Israeli military claimed responsibility, stating its forces had "targeted an Iranian aerial refueling plane at Mashhad Airport in eastern Iran."
'Israel' attacks Tehran, causing civilian injuries
Earlier on June 15, "Israel" escalated its attacks on the Iranian capital, Tehran, with Al Mayadeen's correspondent reporting civilian injuries following airstrikes targeting Valiasr Street, an important main road in the city.
Additionally, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported explosions in Tabriz in western Iran, demonstrating the continuous and simultaneous Israeli attacks on various areas of the country.
Iran's Security Forces (FARAJA) reported that a small Iranian drone targeted the HQ of the Greater Tehran Police, however, the attack failed, only causing minor damage and injuries, while police operations continued as normal.
Earlier, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported that Israeli strikes had targeted the Iranian Defense Ministry complex in northeastern Tehran.
The agency detailed that Israeli forces had attacked a Defense Ministry-operated facility in Tehran, and although the assault caused no major structural damage, Iranian officials confirmed it led to collateral damage, including at least one administrative building.
