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IDF Strikes Iranian Targets, Causing Widespread Power Outages

3/30/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began strikes on Iranian targets in Tehran on March 29, 2026, triggering outages in Tehran and Karaj.
Explosions were heard in northern Tehran as aerial defense systems were activated.
Iranian sources attribute outages to damage from shrapnel hitting a high-voltage tower in Alborz Province, and Hezbollah-linked al-Mayadeen reports outages across eastern and western Tehran.
Authorities mobilize to restore power amid ongoing military actions.

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Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began strikes on Iranian targets in Tehran on March 29, 2026, triggering outages in Tehran and Karaj.
Explosions were heard in northern Tehran as aerial defense systems were activated.
Iranian sources attribute outages to damage from shrapnel hitting a high-voltage tower in Alborz Province, and Hezbollah-linked al-Mayadeen reports outages across eastern and western Tehran.
Authorities mobilize to restore power amid ongoing military actions.