Iran blames “Epstein’s associates” as fresh explosions "trembles" Tehran's skies

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has stated that Tehran’s skies “trembled beneath the sound of explosions carried out by Epstein’s associates.”

“We all saw it,” Baghaei wrote, noting that the targets of the attacks were transformer substations—facilities whose shutdown “could have plunged the city into darkness,” Caliber.Az reports, citing his X page.

همه دیدیم
امروز دوباره آسمان تهران زیر صدای انفجارهای اصحاب اپستین لرزید.
پست‌های برق هدف این حملات بود؛ جایی که اگر خاموش شود، شهری در تاریکی فرو می‌رود.
اما پیش از آنکه تاریکی جا خوش کند، جوانانی بودند که میان دود و آژیر و خطر، خودشان را به پست‌ها رساندند و کمتر از دو ساعت برق…

— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) March 16, 2026

The Foreign Ministry representative emphasised that, thanks to the prompt work of local specialists, electricity was restored in less than two hours, minimising the impact on residents.

Baghaei highlighted the role of young people involved in restoring power, calling their actions an example of diligence and dedication to Iran’s prosperity.

By Khagan Isayev