#Iran: Massive explosion in Isfahan

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by FRANCE24
March 31, 2026
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A massive explosion struck Isfahan, Iran on March 31, targeting military locations including area near a nuclear enrichment site.

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A massive explosion struck Isfahan, Iran on March 31, with social media images documenting the blast in the industrial city. A local security official told Iran's Fars agency that the strikes targeted military locations, though the official source of the attack was not immediately identified in available reports. Isfahan is home to a nuclear enrichment site, making it a strategically sensitive location. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions and raises questions about the security of Iran's nuclear infrastructure. The full extent of damage and casualties remains unclear as more details emerge.

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