Afghanistan, April 22 -- A blast was reported in Mazar-i-Sharif's eastern district, with no confirmed details on casualties or damage, amid rising regional security tensions.

Local sources in northern Mazar-i-Sharif reported hearing a loud explosion on Tuesday evening in the "Masood Road" area, near the vicinity of the Rawza-e-Mubarak shrine.

Residents said the blast was heard across several parts of the city, though the exact cause and extent of damage remain unclear.

No official confirmation or statement has been issued by the authorities, and details regarding casualties or the nature of the explosion have not yet been verified.

The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, with previous reports of cross-border airstrikes in ...