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Fire breaks out at Iranian airport after US attack — IRIB

TASS English · 2026-07-16

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• What happened: A fire broke out at Iranshahr Airport in Iran following an attack by the US armed forces, resulting in one injury and a disconnection from the power grid. The fire has since been contained. • Why it matters: This incident is part of a broader series of US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the region and raising concerns about further conflict. • What to watch next: Monitor developments regarding US military operations in Iran and any potential retaliatory actions from Iranian forces or allies in the region.

US-Israeli strikes on IranFire breaks out at Iranian airport after US attack — IRIB One person was wounded, the broadcaster saidTEHRAN, July 17. /TASS/. A fire broke out at Iran’s Iranshahr Airport as a result of an attack by the US armed forces, and one person was wounded, the IRIB broadcaster said. The airport has been disconnected from the power grid. The fire has already been contained. Earlier, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the American military had commenced another series of strikes against Iran. The Mehr agency had reported a series of explosions near the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. The cities of Ahvaz, Bushehr, and Bandar-e Imam Khomeyni, as well as Iranshahr Airport, also came under attack. 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