Tehran empties out as several reported killed in Israeli attacks

Downtown Tehran appears to be emptying out, with many shops closed, including in the city’s ancient Grand Bazaar, something that has only happened in the past during anti-government demonstrations or at the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

On the roads out of Tehran to the west, traffic still stands bumper to bumper. Many appear to be heading to the Caspian Sea area. Long lines can also be seen at gas stations in Tehran.

Authorities within Iran’s government continue to insist everything is under control and do not offer any guidance for the public on what to do.

Iranian state-linked news outlets report that three people were killed and four injured in an Israeli attack on a checkpoint near the central city of Kashan, without specifying if they were civilians or military.

State broadcaster IRIB, meanwhile, says three people were killed in an Israeli attack on its Tehran headquarters a day ago.

“Three of the TV station’s employees were killed and others were wounded in the Israeli attack” on Monday, the channel announces.