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Early Saturday morning, accounts surfaced of major blasts rocking the Iranian capital, amid claims from Israel that it had conducted a preventative military action.

Loud Blasts and Smoke Witnessed in Central Tehran

As per on-the-ground reports, two loud blasts were heard in the city on Saturday morning. Correspondingly, two plumes of dense smoke were observed rising over central and eastern districts of the Iranian capital.

“The type of explosions indicates that this is a strike involving missiles,” a media outlet stated, though it did not immediately offer further details.

Context: Escalating Tensions and Prior Developments

This event takes place against a backdrop of sharply increased strains in the region. Major developments preceding this attack involve:

• US Military Buildup: A massive buildup of American warships in the region, including the movement of carrier strike groups.
• Nuclear Talks: Recent discussions between the United States and Iran on Tehran's nuclear programme ended inconclusively, with indications of further talks scheduled.
• Public Statements: Before the attack, a prominent American figure had labeled Iran as “the leading state sponsor of terrorism” and issued warnings regarding its weapons development.
• Diplomatic Deadline: Reportedly, a time limit of 10 to 15 days had been given to Iran to settle the nuclear dispute or confront severe consequences.

Iranian Response

Reacting to prior accusations, Iranian authorities had accused the US of spreading “big lies” about its defensive capabilities. They rejected assertions about weapons development and protest deaths as unfounded.

The situation remains fast-moving, with additional reports expected as the situation develops.