Explosions near massive Tehran rally as war rapidly expands

A large explosion struck central Tehran near a site where thousands of Iranians had gathered for an annual state-organized rally backing Palestinians and calling for Israel’s destruction. Israel had warned it would target the area. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The blast came nearly two weeks into the widening war. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said more than 15,000 enemy targets have been struck.