Witnesses reported multiple explosions in Tabriz, Iran’s major northwestern industrial city, part of a broader wave of blasts also reported in Tehran and Isfahan around mid-July 2026. The cause of the explosions has not been confirmed by Iranian authorities, and the US military denied any involvement in strikes on Iranian territory.

Tabriz is one of Iran’s most significant industrial hubs, home to heavy manufacturing, refining infrastructure, and a meaningful share of the country’s mining activity.

What happened on the ground

Reports placed the explosions across multiple Iranian cities between July 15 and 19, 2026, with Tabriz drawing the most witness accounts. Iranian state media acknowledged the blasts but…