QOM, IRAN: A powerful explosion shook a residential building in the Pardisan neighborhood of Qom, injuring seven people and damaging four homes. Local officials confirmed that the blast was caused by a gas leak, not an external attack. The incident occurred late Sunday night, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the scene.
Speaking to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, the city’s fire chief said the residents were ordinary civilians and not connected to any government or military facilities. Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the leak, but authorities have ruled out sabotage or foreign involvement.
The blast comes just weeks after a 12-day military conflict last month involving strikes by Israel and the United States on Iran’s nuclear sites. Since then, several explosions have been reported across the country, raising fears among citizens. However, officials have been cautious about attributing these incidents to foreign actors.
In response to growing speculation, a government source told Fars that rumors of Israeli involvement are false, assuring the public that any hostile attack would be immediately announced and emergency sirens would be activated if necessary. The source urged calm and dismissed unverified claims circulating online.
This explosion highlights the urgent need for stronger safety inspections in residential areas, especially concerning gas lines and infrastructure. As regional tensions continue, Iranian citizens are calling for more transparency and better protection from both internal hazards and external threats.