Tehran Faces Unrelenting Bombardment Before Cease-Fire Agreement

Wed Aug 20 2025 14:16:52 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Tehran Faces Unrelenting Bombardment Before Cease-Fire Agreement

Intense airstrikes leave residents in chaos before a late-night cease-fire is announced between Iran and Israel.


As heavy airstrikes rocked Tehran on June 24, 2025, residents experienced what they described as the most severe night of attacks since the outbreak of conflict on June 13. With fears of destruction looming, a cease-fire was announced shortly after the assaults subsided.

Tehran, June 24, 2025 – In the lead-up to a cease-fire between Israel and Iran announced early Tuesday morning, the Iranian capital faced relentless airstrikes that raised alarms among its residents. Witnesses reported that the night sky was lit up by flames as explosions rumbled across the city.

Residents recounted the violence following the commencement of the conflict on June 13, with many stating that the attacks intensified sharply in recent days. “It feels like they are using much bigger bombs tonight,” said Ramin, a local resident, referring to the widespread explosions that could be heard throughout the city.

Amidst the chaos, many people were driven from their homes. Mariam, a 54-year-old art gallery owner, expressed her fears via a heart-wrenching voice message, describing her family’s desperate flight to a safer location. “I pray that when I return tomorrow I still have a house, they are flattening the city tonight,” she lamented.

There were reports of residents in various districts being plunged into darkness due to power outages caused by the bombings. Alireza, a 27-year-old graduate student, indicated that the situation was dire, stating, “We don’t know if we will be alive tomorrow morning,” as he attempted to grapple with the ongoing terror.

One of the last wrenching reports came from Mustaf Shams, a journalist, who vividly detailed the sounds of jets overhead and explosions around his home as he broadcast live. His account resonated with the harrowing experiences of countless others who sought raw and authentic channels to share their stories.

By the time state television broadcast the announcement of the cease-fire, many residents were left to ponder the future, grappling with the aftermath of the night’s horrors. “Is it really over? Thank God,” Ramin mused, questioning whether the intense ordeal had finally come to a halt as the dawn broke over the beleaguered city.

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