Iran activates air defenses after explosions reported near Isfahan and Tehran

Explosions occurred in the early hours of Friday, 7 August, over several locations in Iran as air defense systems engaged what state media described as "enemy targets." The incidents follow a period of heightened regional tension and direct military exchanges between Iran and regional adversaries. According to Iranian state-affiliated news agencies, air defense batteries were activated in several provinces after unidentified aerial objects were detected. Local residents in Isfahan and near the capital, Tehran, reported hearing multiple blasts, though official reports from the Iranian military suggest these were the result of successful interceptions rather than ground impacts. No immediate casualties or damage to critical infrastructure, including nuclear facilities, have been confirmed by local authorities. Air defense systems activated The Iranian military confirmed that its defense networks are on high alert. State media reported that the "suspicious objects" were intercepted at low altitudes, suggesting the involvement of small-scale drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Flight tracking data showed that several commercial flights over Iranian airspace were diverted or…