At least 13 dead in strike on southeast Tehran amid escalating tensions

At least 13 people were killed after a strike hit a residential area southeast of Tehran,highlighting escalating tensions in the region.Officials confirmed that the strike hit a civilian neighborhood, raising concerns over the growing spillover of hostilities into populated areas. The incident underscores fears of mounting casualties as the conflict increasingly impacts non-military zones.

An attack on two residential units in the town of Ghaleh Mir in Tehran’s Baharestan county killed 13 people, according to the IRGC-affiliated Fars News.

Baharestan governor Morad Moradi was quoted as saying that debris removal and searches were continuing for possible survivors…

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Meanwhile,according to information, Iran issued a stern warning, saying any further strikes targeting civilians would trigger a “much more devastating and widespread” retaliation. The statement reflects a significant escalation in rhetoric as tensions deepen with the United States and Israel.Amid the rising conflict,US President Donald Trump said a potential deal with Iran could be reached as early as Monday, indicating that negotiations are ongoing. In an interview aired recently, Trump noted that Iranian negotiators had been granted limited amnesty during the talks. However, he paired the diplomatic tone with a warning that the US could seize Iranian oil if Tehran refuses to reach an agreement.
Trump also made a controversial claim that the US had previously attempted to supply weapons to Iranian protesters through Kurdish intermediaries, though he added that the arms may not have reached their intended recipients.Despite ongoing negotiations, the US President warned that Tuesday could see intensified strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. He also demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global oil corridor—warning of severe consequences if Iran failed to comply within 48 hours.
On the ground, military operations continued to expand. US and Israeli forces reportedly carried out an airstrike on Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Iran’s Khuzestan province on Sunday, according to Iranian state media. The facility, located in the country’s southwest, was targeted in what officials described as a joint operation, though details on casualties and damage remain unclear.The conflict has also extended beyond Iran’s borders. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation confirmed that several of its operational units were hit by Iranian drone attacks, sparking fires and causing significant damage at some facilities. The strikes highlight the widening regional fallout and the vulnerability of key energy infrastructure amid escalating hostilities.