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flag Explosions in Tehran and Shiraz, Iran, caused no casualties; one linked to dry reeds, the other unexplained, amid rising tensions and U.S. military deployments.

flag On February 18, 2026, explosions were reported in Tehran and Shiraz, Iran, with one near Parand linked by state media to a fire from dry reeds along a riverbank, not an explosion, according to Iranian authorities. flag No casualties or major damage were reported. flag A separate blast occurred in Shiraz’s mountainous outskirts, with no official cause. flag This follows a series of unexplained incidents near Tehran, fueling speculation amid ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and rising military activity, including U.S. deployments of warships, fighter jets, and missile defense systems.

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