ISLAMABAD: Explosions were reported near the Embassy of Pakistan and the residence of the ambassador in Tehran, as the Iranian capital endured its 28th consecutive day of aerial bombardment, diplomatic sources confirmed on Friday.
All Pakistani diplomats were reported safe, though shaken by the blasts.
The explosions occurred around 8pm on Thursday in areas close to both the embassy and the ambassador’s residence in Tehran’s Pasdaran district. Sources indicated that an Iranian military base located opposite the Pakistani Embassy may have been the intended target.
A senior diplomat said that despite the intensity of the explosions, the embassy building and staff residences remained intact. “There were loud explosions, but our windows did not break,” the official said, adding that personnel were concerned due to the volatile situation.
According to sources, Pakistani diplomatic staff continue to perform their duties despite the challenging security environment. The situation is being closely monitored, and no casualties or structural damage have been reported so far.
The incident comes as Pakistan, along with Turkiye and Egypt, is engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
The ongoing conflict began on February 28 following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which have since escalated across the region and impacted global energy markets.
Iranian officials say at least 1,937 people, including women and children, have been killed in the strikes. Meanwhile, retaliatory attacks by Iran have resulted in casualties in Israel, according to international media reports.
The latest explosions in Tehran highlight the continued risks faced by diplomatic missions operating in the conflict zone, as tensions in the region remain high.
