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Fire Erupts Near Iran Military Sites Amid U.S. Tensions

2/18/2026

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A fire broke out in Parand, Iran, near Tehran, on February 18, 2026, close to key military sites.
Firefighters extinguished flames along the Parand riverbank where reeds burned, and videos showed thick black smoke.
The incident coincides with a United States (U.S.) military buildup in the Middle East, including aircraft carriers and fighter jets, as Iran seeks a nuclear deal.

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Story summary

A fire broke out in Parand, Iran, near Tehran, on February 18, 2026, close to key military sites.
Firefighters extinguished flames along the Parand riverbank where reeds burned, and videos showed thick black smoke.
The incident coincides with a United States (U.S.) military buildup in the Middle East, including aircraft carriers and fighter jets, as Iran seeks a nuclear deal.