In the early hours of Saturday, reports emerged of major blasts shaking Tehran, following statements from Israel that it had conducted a preemptive military action.
According to on-the-ground reports, two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on Saturday. Correspondingly, columns of thick smoke were seen rising over central and eastern districts of the city.
“The type of these blasts indicates that this is a strike involving missiles,” one news agency reported, without immediately provide additional information.
The incident takes place against a background of severely escalated tensions in the region. Key events preceding this attack include:
In response to prior accusations, Iranian officials had charged the US of spreading “big lies” about its defensive capabilities. They dismissed assertions about weapons development and casualty figures as baseless.
These developments remains fast-moving, with further updates expected as events unfold.
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