<2> Explosions Rock Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport After Apparent Strike
<3> Situation Unfolds Amid Rising Tensions
<4> Explosions were reported at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on Friday, amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran. The incident occurred as a result of an apparent strike, with details still emerging.
<5> Background on the Situation
The situation escalated after US President Donald Trump stated that there would be no deal with Iran except for “unconditional surrender.” This statement came amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations, with the US imposing fresh sanctions on Iran earlier this week.
<6> Trump’s Statement on Iran
< href='https://bloomberg.com' target='_blank'>Bloomberg reported that Trump’s statement was made in a tweet, where he said, “Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon, and we will not be holding any further talks with them until they agree to that.” The statement was seen as a hardline stance by the US on the issue.
<7> Iran’s Response to US Sanctions
< href='https://reuters.com' target='_blank'>Reuters reported that Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, responded to the US sanctions