In the early hours of Saturday, accounts surfaced of major explosions rocking the Iranian capital, amid statements from Israeli officials that it had conducted a preemptive strike.
As per eyewitness accounts, two powerful explosions were audible in Tehran on Saturday. Simultaneously, two plumes of thick smoke were seen billowing over the centre and east of the city.
“The type of explosions indicates that this is a missile attack,” one news agency reported, without immediately provide additional information.
This event occurs against a background of severely escalated strains in the region. Key developments preceding this attack include:
Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian authorities had accused the US of spreading “big lies” about its missiles programme. Officials dismissed assertions about weapons development and casualty figures as baseless.
These developments is fluid, with additional reports expected as events unfold.
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