Early Saturday morning, reports emerged of significant explosions shaking Tehran, following claims from Israeli officials that it had conducted a preventative strike.
As per eyewitness accounts, two powerful explosions were audible in the city on Saturday. Correspondingly, two plumes of thick smoke were observed rising over the centre and east of the city.
“The type of explosions suggests that this is a missile attack,” one news agency stated, though it did not initially offer further details.
The incident takes place against a background of severely escalated strains in the Middle East. Key events preceding this strike include:
In response to prior accusations, Iranian officials had charged the United States of spreading “falsehoods” about its missiles programme. Officials rejected claims about weapons development and casualty figures as baseless.
The situation remains fast-moving, with further updates anticipated as the situation develops.
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