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Early Saturday morning, reports emerged of major explosions rocking Tehran, following statements from Israel that it had conducted a preventative military action.

Powerful Explosions and Plumes of Smoke Reported in Central Tehran

As per eyewitness accounts, two powerful explosions were heard in the city on Saturday. Correspondingly, two plumes of thick smoke were observed rising over the centre and east of the Iranian capital.

“The type of explosions suggests that this is a missile attack,” one news agency reported, though it did not immediately offer further details.

Context: Escalating Tensions and Prior Events

This event takes place against a background of severely escalated strains in the Middle East. Major events preceding this attack include:

• US Military Buildup: A massive build-up of American warships in the region, featuring the movement of carrier strike groups.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Latest discussions between the US and Iranian officials on Tehran's atomic program ended inconclusively, with indications of further talks scheduled.
• Public Statements: Before the strike, a senior US official had labeled Iran as “the world’s number one sponsor of terror” and issued threats regarding its missile program.
• Ultimatum: Reportedly, a deadline of roughly two weeks had been given to Iran to resolve the nuclear dispute or face severe consequences.

Iranian Response

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian authorities had accused the United States of spreading “falsehoods” about its defensive capabilities. Officials dismissed assertions about missile development and casualty figures as baseless.

These developments remains fast-moving, with additional reports anticipated as events unfold.