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Air Defence System Activated In Tehran Amid Reports Of Explosions
Air defence systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday evening amid reports of hostile aerial activity, Iranian state media said. IRNA reported the sound of air defence firing in western Tehran, while Mehr noted activation in several areas to counter 'hostile targets' with no further details. This was reported as the first such activation since a ceasefire began.
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The report indicates a potential escalation or renewed security concerns around Tehran despite the ceasefire.
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Air defence systems activated in Tehran amid reports of hostile aerial activity
April 23, 2026
Iranian state media reported that air defence systems were activated in parts of Tehran on Thursday evening in response to reports of hostile aerial activity. IRNA said the sound of air defence firing was heard in western Tehran, while Mehr news agency reported activation in several parts of the capital to counter 'hostile targets', with no further details provided.