ISTANBUL

A US-Israeli attack targeted an industrial zone in the Iranian city of Robat Karim southwest of the capital Tehran, Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported, in the latest development amid an ongoing military escalation in the region.

Several explosions were heard in the vicinity of the area, though there were no details on the exact targets or the extent of the damage caused.

Iranian authorities have not yet released a statement clarifying the circumstances of the incident or whether the strike resulted in casualties or significant damage to industrial facilities.

The city of Robat Karim is a significant industrial and logistics hub in Tehran province, hosting several industrial zones that contribute to the local economy and provide employment for thousands of workers.

The city’s importance also stems from its strategic location southwest of Tehran, near major transportation routes that connect the capital with industrial and commercial areas across the country, making it a key hub for economic and industrial activity.

The area is also relatively densely populated and includes a variety of industrial complexes operating in various production sectors.

The reported attack comes amid an escalating military confrontation between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other, with recent days witnessing an exchange of strikes and attacks in multiple locations across the region.