TEHRAN, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Several explosions were reported on Friday across three locations in Iran's western Khuzestan province following Israeli attacks, according to Iran's Mehr news agency.
One blast occurred around 15:00 local time (1130 GMT) in Ahvaz County, shattering windows in residential buildings. Citing local sources, Mehr said the strike targeted an industrial shed that had already been evacuated.
A second explosion was reported in Mahshahr County, where black smoke was seen rising into the sky. Another Israeli strike targeted Shahrak-e Do Kuheh in Andimeshk County, according to Mehr.
Local sources told Mehr that several civilians were killed in the Andimeshk attack. An agricultural well was also reportedly struck during the assaults.
The strikes come as hostilities between Israel and Iran continue to escalate. On June 13, Israeli airstrikes inside Iran killed several senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets, causing casualties and significant damage. The confrontation has extended into Friday. ■
