Thick black smoke billowed over Sepahan Shahr in southern Isfahan on Saturday following an explosion, according to a report by The Times of Israel published on July 18, 2026.
Video obtained by Iran International showed a large plume of dark smoke rising above the district, which is located near military facilities in southern Isfahan. The footage quickly drew attention as the smoke spread across the skyline.
The cause of the explosion was not immediately known, and Iranian authorities did not issue an early assessment of the incident. There was also no immediate confirmation of damage to nearby military installations or surrounding infrastructure.
Officials did not disclose whether anyone was injured or killed, and no statement was released identifying the source of the explosion. Authorities also did not indicate whether emergency responders had been deployed or if an investigation had begun.
With limited official information available, the video released by Iran International remains the primary visual account of the incident. Further details are expected as authorities assess the cause and impact of the explosion.
