From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Large explosion reported in Tehran
Videos posted online show what appears to be a large explosion and fire in northern Tehran.
#BREAKING: Videos circulating of a large explosion in Tehran’s Tajrish Square as the UNSC meets on Resolution 2231. #Iran pic.twitter.com/dMfzmGus56
— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) June 30, 2020
At least one report identifies the site of the explosion as a large hospital, that appears to still be burning.
#BREAKING
June 30—Tehran, #Iran
Major explosion reported in northern Tehran near Sina Athar Hospital. The hospital is said to be burning & locals say patients are still inside.https://t.co/vdNYbYwqcx— Heshmat Alavi (@HeshmatAlavi) June 30, 2020
#update
Another video posted on social media shows firefighters at the scene of the explosion in Sina Athar Medical Center #Tehran— Nafiseh Kohnavard (@nafisehkBBC) June 30, 2020
The explosion comes days after another mysterious blast rocked an area north of Tehran.
