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Early Saturday morning, accounts surfaced of major explosions shaking the Iranian capital, following claims from Israel that it had conducted a preventative military action.

Loud Blasts and Plumes of Smoke Witnessed in Central Tehran

According to eyewitness accounts, two loud blasts were heard in the city on Saturday morning. Correspondingly, two plumes of thick smoke were observed billowing over the centre and east of the city.

“The nature of explosions suggests that this is a strike involving missiles,” one news agency reported, without immediately provide further details.

Context: Escalating Tensions and Prior Developments

This event takes place against a backdrop of severely escalated tensions in the region. Major events preceding this strike include:

• American Naval Deployment: A massive build-up of American warships in the region, including the movement of aircraft carriers.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Latest discussions between the US and Iranian officials on Tehran's nuclear programme concluded without a deal, with suggestions of further talks scheduled.
• Official Rhetoric: Prior to the strike, a senior US official had labeled Iran as “the leading state sponsor of terrorism” and issued warnings regarding its missile program.
• Ultimatum: Allegedly, a deadline of roughly two weeks had been presented to Iran to resolve the atomic standoff or face severe consequences.

Iranian Response

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian officials had charged the United States of spreading “big lies” about its missiles programme. Officials dismissed claims about missile development and protest deaths as baseless.

These developments remains fast-moving, with further updates anticipated as events unfold.