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Early Saturday morning, reports emerged of significant blasts shaking the Iranian capital, amid claims from Israel that it had carried out a preventative military action.

Loud Blasts and Smoke Witnessed in the Heart of Tehran

As per on-the-ground reports, two powerful explosions were audible in Tehran on Saturday morning. Correspondingly, two plumes of dense smoke were seen billowing over central and eastern districts of the Iranian capital.

“The type of explosions indicates that this is a missile attack,” a media outlet reported, without initially provide further details.

Context: Escalating Tensions and Recent Developments

This event occurs against a backdrop of sharply increased strains in the Middle East. Major events preceding this attack involve:

• American Naval Deployment: A massive buildup of American warships in the region, featuring the movement of carrier strike groups.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Recent talks between the US and Iranian officials on Tehran's nuclear programme ended inconclusively, with suggestions of more talks planned.
• Public Statements: Prior to the attack, a senior US official had labeled Iran as “the leading state sponsor of terrorism” and issued threats regarding its weapons development.
• Diplomatic Deadline: Allegedly, a deadline of 10 to 15 days had been presented to Iran to settle the atomic standoff or face serious repercussions.

Reaction from Tehran

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian officials had charged the US of spreading “falsehoods” about its defensive capabilities. They rejected claims about weapons development and casualty figures as unfounded.

The situation is fluid, with further updates anticipated as the situation develops.