In the early hours of Saturday, accounts surfaced of major explosions rocking the Iranian capital, following claims from Israel that it had conducted a preemptive strike.
According to eyewitness accounts, two powerful explosions were audible in Tehran on Saturday. Simultaneously, two plumes of dense smoke were seen rising over central and eastern districts of the Iranian capital.
“The nature of these blasts suggests that this is a missile attack,” a media outlet stated, though it did not immediately offer further details.
This event occurs against a backdrop of severely escalated tensions in the Middle East. Key events preceding this strike include:
Reacting to prior accusations, Iranian officials had accused the United States of spreading “falsehoods” about its defensive capabilities. Officials dismissed claims about weapons development and protest deaths as unfounded.
The situation is fast-moving, with additional reports anticipated as the situation develops.
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Marcus Stewart
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