According to a report by CNN, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, a video circulating widely on social media has revealed dramatic scenes of fire and smoke rising from Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport following a series of reported airstrikes on the Iranian capital.
According to reports by CNN, the footage was carefully geolocated and verified, confirming that the incident occurred at the airport in western Tehran.
The video shows intense flames and thick plumes of smoke rising into the night sky shortly after explosions were reported in the area.
The strikes reportedly hit Tehran in the early hours of Saturday, escalating tensions in the region as the conflict continues to intensify.
Iranian state media reported that multiple explosions were heard across different parts of the city, while large clouds of smoke were visible from both eastern and western districts.
Mehrabad Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in Iran and serves primarily domestic flights within the country.
Its strategic importance has made it a significant location in the capital, and any attack on the facility is likely to raise serious concerns about the safety of infrastructure in Tehran.
Videos shared online appear to show parts of the airport complex engulfed in flames, with eyewitnesses claiming that the blasts triggered fires that spread across sections of the facility.
Some social media reports suggested that aircraft parked on the ground may have been affected, though there has been no immediate official confirmation regarding damage to planes or casualties.
The developments come amid a broader escalation in the ongoing confrontation involving Iran and its regional adversaries.
Reports indicate that the strikes were part of a larger wave of attacks targeting strategic sites in Tehran.
Authorities and international observers continue to monitor the situation closely as new information emerges.
Meanwhile, live updates from news outlets are tracking the evolving situation as tensions remain extremely high across the region.