Newly released footage from the skies above Tehran and surrounding areas captures spectacular blue-tinged mushroom clouds rising after intense U.S.-Israeli bombing runs targeted underground military and energy facilities. The video has amassed millions of views online.

The striking visual effect, caused by specific explosive compounds and atmospheric conditions, has gone viral worldwide and sparked intense debate about the scale and sophistication of the ongoing aerial campaign. Scientists are explaining the phenomenon in media interviews.

Coalition spokespersons confirmed the strikes were aimed at crippling Iran’s remaining command-and-control infrastructure on the 11th day of conflict. Follow-up assessments are evaluating the strikes’ effectiveness.

Iranian media countered by showing civilian neighborhoods affected by the blasts, calling for global condemnation of what they term “indiscriminate aggression.” Protests against the bombings are occurring in several countries.