Explosions Reported in Tehran as US Warns of ‘Most Intense’ Day of Strikes on Iran

Explosions have been reported in Tehran as tensions escalate in the growing confrontation involving Iran, with the United States warning that the current phase of attacks could mark the most intense day of military action so far.

Speaking earlier, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would likely be the “most intense” day of strikes targeting Iran since the escalation began.

Meanwhile, one of the most significant Iranian attacks reported on Tuesday involved a drone strike at the Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi, home to the largest oil refinery in the Middle East.

According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, a fire broke out at the facility following the strike, but authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. Officials have not yet released additional details about the extent of the damage.

Sources cited by both Reuters and Agence France-Presse said the refinery halted operations as a precaution after the incident.

The complex is operated by the state oil company Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and has the capacity to produce about 922,000 barrels of oil per day, making it a critical part of the region’s energy infrastructure.

Elsewhere, the defence ministry reported that eight ballistic missiles and 26 drones were intercepted on Tuesday as air defence systems responded to incoming threats. Officials said that nine drones were able to bypass defences and reach their intended areas.

Authorities have also adjusted the country’s national early warning system. Alerts sent to mobile phones overnight were noticeably quieter than usual, aimed at reducing disruption for residents while still providing notification of potential threats.

Earlier in Dubai, residents received a standard text message notification instead of the loud, repeated alarm tone that had previously accompanied attack alerts.

In Washington, US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was questioned about reports that an Iranian school had been struck and how long it might take to determine whether US forces were responsible.

Leavitt said the United States Department of Defense was investigating the incident and that the inquiry remains ongoing.