TEHRAN: Explosions were reported near the Embassy of Pakistan and the residence of its ambassador in Tehran, as the Iranian capital faced its 28th consecutive day of aerial bombardment, diplomatic sources confirmed on Friday. The blasts heightened concerns for the safety of foreign missions amid the ongoing conflict, though all Pakistani personnel were reported safe.
Officials said the explosions occurred at around 8pm on Thursday in the Pasdaran district, close to both the embassy compound and the ambassador’s residence. Initial assessments suggest that a nearby Iranian military installation — located opposite the Pakistani Embassy — may have been the intended target. The intensity of the blasts was significant enough to alarm diplomatic staff in the vicinity.
A senior diplomat, speaking to media outlets, said that despite the loud explosions, no structural damage was reported to the embassy or residential buildings housing Pakistani staff. “There were loud explosions, but our windows did not break,” the official noted, adding that personnel were shaken and remain on high alert due to the volatile security environment in the city.
Sources confirmed that Pakistani diplomats continue to perform their official duties despite the challenging and potentially dangerous conditions. The situation is being closely monitored by authorities in Islamabad, with no casualties reported among Pakistani nationals so far.
The incident comes at a critical time when Pakistan, alongside Turkey and Egypt, is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the United States and Iran. These backchannel initiatives seek to facilitate a ceasefire and open pathways for dialogue amid escalating hostilities.
The ongoing conflict, which began on February 28 following coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets, has had devastating consequences across the region. The war has expanded beyond Iran’s borders, impacting neighboring Middle Eastern countries and contributing to global economic instability, particularly through rising energy prices.
According to Iranian Deputy Health Minister Ali Jafarian, at least 1,937 people have been killed in the strikes, including 240 women and 212 children. Meanwhile, retaliatory attacks by Iran have resulted in casualties in Israel, with more than a dozen fatalities reported.
As tensions remain high and airstrikes continue, the safety of diplomatic missions and civilians alike remains a growing concern, underscoring the urgency of ongoing international efforts to de-escalate the conflict.