Shadow War or Infrastructure Collapse?

In early February 2026, Iran has been gripped by a series of deadly explosions across several major cities, an occurrence that has heightened domestic anxieties and international scrutiny. The incidents, which took place against a backdrop of severe civil unrest and geopolitical friction, primarily centered on the southern port of Bandar Abbas and the southwestern city of Ahvaz. While the Iranian government has consistently attributed these blasts to domestic accidents, specifically gas leaks, the timing and location of the events have led many observers to question whether more clandestine forces are at play.