Several explosions were reported across Tehran late on March 13, 2026, as nighttime footage captured multiple bright flashes and fires illuminating the Iranian capital’s skyline. The video, obtained from Iranian opposition outlet Vahid Online, shows a series of orange bursts in the distance, suggesting repeated blasts in different areas of the city as emergency sirens and activity intensified across the capital.

According to emerging reports, one of the explosions occurred near Ferdowsi Square, a prominent location in central Tehran that had been hosting large pro-Palestinian demonstrations tied to annual Quds Day events. The rallies traditionally draw crowds organized by the Iranian government to protest Israel and show support for Palestinian causes. Witness footage circulating online showed protesters dispersing as the explosions echoed through nearby districts.