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Intensified Strikes Hit Iran Amid Sizdah Be-dar Celebrations

4/3/2026

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Iran has been at war for over a month after a conflict initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel on February 28.
Trump pledged to intensify strikes against Iran for another two to three weeks.
Powerful blasts were reported in Tehran on Thursday.
In Tehran, families celebrated Sizdah Be-dar, the final day of the Persian new year, by picnicking outdoors.

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Story summary

Iran has been at war for over a month after a conflict initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump and Israel on February 28.
Trump pledged to intensify strikes against Iran for another two to three weeks.
Powerful blasts were reported in Tehran on Thursday.
In Tehran, families celebrated Sizdah Be-dar, the final day of the Persian new year, by picnicking outdoors.