In what Iranian authorities are describing as "acts of sabotage and terrorism," two explosions have rocked natural gas pipelines in separate provinces of southwestern Iran. The incidents occurred around 1:00 am local time and targeted pipelines in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, as well as Fars province.

According to Saeed Aghili, the National Iranian Gas Company’s Dispatching Director, no casualties have been reported, and the fires resulting from the explosions have been contained. Aghili assured the public that the country's gas transmission network remains stable despite the attacks. However, repairs are underway to restore the affected pipelines to operational status.

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, Iran has historically pointed fingers at Israel for such acts of sabotage within its borders. This latest incident follows a pattern of tensions between the two nations, with Iran alleging Israeli involvement in previous attacks, including a drone strike on a military facility in Isfahan province in February 2023.

The relationship between Iran and Israel has been characterized by a shadow war involving covert operations, sabotage, and cyber-attacks, with both sides frequently targeting each other's military and nuclear facilities. Iranian forces have also been subject to suspected Israeli airstrikes in Syria.

Tensions between Iran and Israel escalated further in October, following Tehran's vocal support for Palestinian Hamas militants during a large-scale infiltration into Israel from Gaza. The latest explosions serve as another flashpoint in the ongoing conflict between the two regional adversaries, raising concerns about further escalation in the volatile Middle East region.