Iranian state media earlier in the day released a photograph of the cabinet’s first meeting of the Persian new year, showing ministers seated in what appeared to be a fortified, bunker-style room. The setting quickly drew attention on social media, with many interpreting it as a sign of heightened security concerns and wartime preparedness.
While officials did not elaborate on the location or security arrangements, the imagery suggested a government operating under threat conditions.
Meanwhile, explosions and air defence activity were reported across multiple Iranian cities late Monday.
Residents in Tehran, Mashhad, and southwestern cities such as Ahvaz and Mahshahr reported blasts and heightened air defence operations. The incidents come amid rising tensions and continued military activity linked to the ongoing Iran conflict.
