Videos and state TV reports are showing what looks like a mushroom cloud hovering over Tehran, sparking fears of a nuclear attack. But experts say it’s unlikely to be a nuclear explosion. That signature cloud can also come from powerful conventional blasts, like strikes on military sites or missile storage. The effect isn’t unique to nukes 

This is what is going on in Iran right now?


Israel has confirmed airstrikes on Tehran targeting military infrastructure and nuclear facilities, triggering loud explosions across the city and prompting evacuation alerts in northern districts . Observers spotted thick mushroom-shaped clouds rising after the blasts.

The Iranian government is evacuating neighborhoods you may see in some footage. These mushroom clouds are likely the result of intense bombings on key missile systems, not nuclear bombs 

Despite the drama, Iran's leader has not announced any nuclear attack. There’s no sign of nuclear weapons being used. Instead, this appears to be a dangerous escalation of conventional bombing.

The big Q is: Could this push the region closer to all-out war? For now, the U.S. is holding back from joining attacks but continues defensive moves, including deploying warships near Iran’s coast .

In simple words: Tehran saw huge explosions that looked like a mushroom cloud—so dramatic it made people worry it was a nuke. But experts say it’s more likely conventional bombs hitting military targets. No nuclear weapon has been used, but the risk of further escalation is real. Stay tuned as more info comes in.