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Early Saturday, accounts surfaced of major explosions shaking Tehran, following claims from Israel that it had carried out a preemptive military action.

Powerful Explosions and Plumes of Smoke Witnessed in Central Tehran

As per eyewitness accounts, two loud blasts were audible in the city on Saturday morning. Simultaneously, two plumes of dense smoke were seen billowing over central and eastern districts of the Iranian capital.

“The nature of these blasts indicates that this is a strike involving missiles,” a media outlet reported, without initially offer further details.

Background: Escalating Tensions and Recent Events

This event takes place against a background of severely escalated strains in the Middle East. Key developments leading up to this strike include:

• US Military Buildup: A massive buildup of US naval forces in the region, including the repositioning of carrier strike groups.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Recent talks between the US and Iranian officials on Tehran's nuclear programme concluded without a deal, with suggestions of more talks scheduled.
• Official Rhetoric: Before the attack, a prominent American figure had labeled Iran as “the world’s number one sponsor of terror” and issued warnings regarding its missile program.
• Diplomatic Deadline: Reportedly, a time limit of roughly two weeks had been given to Iran to resolve the nuclear dispute or face severe consequences.

Reaction from Tehran

Reacting to prior accusations, Iranian authorities had accused the United States of spreading “big lies” about its missiles programme. They rejected claims about weapons development and protest deaths as baseless.

The situation remains fluid, with additional reports expected as the situation develops.