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Pakistan's patience with Afghanistan has 'run out,' Defense Minister announces 'open confrontation'

According to the AFP report, the explosion came after at least one jet was heard flying over the city and was followed by sounds of gunfire.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, October 20, 2025.
A combination picture of satellite images show the Parchin military complex from before Israeli strikes until February 2026.

Satellite images reportedly show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid US tensions

MEN COVER their ears as firecrackers go off to mark a shop's first day of business following the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday, in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China February 10, 2019.

Twelve killed in China after firecracker store explodes, cause of blast under investigation

A firefighter works at the scene of a fire at Janat Abad Market in Tehran, Iran, February 3, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Iranian military complex, no injuries reported


Magnetar explosions could be a major source of cosmic gold, new study reveals

Evidence from old NASA and ESA data suggests magnetar flares may have created heavy elements in the early universe.

Artist’s concept shows a magnetar ejecting material into space, slowing its spin. Its strong, twisted magnetic fields (green) guide charged particles from this highly magnetic neutron star.

Iran rocked by explosions in Mashhad and Karaj - report

Shortly after, a fire was reported to have broken out in the city of Qom. 

 An explosion in Mashad, Iran, May 4, 2025

Witnesses hear explosion at power plant in Karaj, Iran - report

Videos published by Iran International appeared to show a fire at the scene. 

Footage from the reported explosion at a power plant in the city of Karaj, Iran. May 2, 2025.

At least seven killed, 20 injured following bombing in South Sudan, MSF says

Medecins Sans Frontieres said that a bomb was dropped on a pharmacy in a hospital that serves over 110,000 people.

 A fire burns following an aerial bombardment that resulted in casualties at the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres run facility destroying the last remaining hospital and pharmacy in the northern town of Old Fangak in Fangak county, South Sudan May 3, 2025.

Iran port blast linked to violent chemical reaction from perchlorates, used in rocket fuel - report

A Washington Post report pointed to a violent chemical reaction as the likely cause of the explosion at the Iranian port that killed at least 70 people.

 Port explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas, April 26, 2025.

IDF closes entrance to Beita in West Bank after reservist wounded by IED

An IDF reserve soldier was seriously wounded on Wednesday after an IED exploded in the West Bank.

 Israeli security forces raid the Balata refugee camp east of Nablus in the West Bank, April 24, 2025.

Why is Iran denying military cargo caused deadly port explosion? - analysis

A blast at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran killed 28 and injured 800. Officials deny military cargo involvement and are working to manage the crisis.

People walk after an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Putin mobilizes Russian aid after deadly blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Several other similarly aligned nations offered support, including Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.

Smoke rises following an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Explosion at Iranian port severely impacts regime, Iran expert says

"This location and port are extremely critical to the survival of the Iranian regime," expert Sabti emphasized. 

 Smoke from the explosion is seen at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025.

WATCH: Explosion rocks Iran's Bandar Abbas port near IRGC base, 65 killed, over 1,000 wounded

The explosion reportedly occurred near an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval base, Army Radio reported.

 Port explosion at Iran's Bandar Abbas, April 26, 2025.