Early Saturday morning, accounts surfaced of major explosions rocking the Iranian capital, following statements from Israel that it had carried out a preemptive strike.
As per eyewitness accounts, two loud blasts were audible in Tehran on Saturday morning. Correspondingly, columns of thick smoke were seen billowing 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 offer further details.
The incident occurs against a background of sharply increased tensions in the region. Key developments leading up to this attack include:
Reacting to prior accusations, Iranian authorities had charged the United States of spreading “falsehoods” about its defensive capabilities. Officials rejected claims about missile development and protest deaths as baseless.
The situation is fast-moving, with further updates expected as the situation develops.
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