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Early Saturday morning, reports emerged of significant explosions rocking Tehran, following claims from Israeli officials that it had conducted a preventative military action.

Powerful Explosions and Smoke Reported in Central Tehran

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

“The nature of explosions indicates that this is a strike involving missiles,” one news agency reported, though it did not initially provide further details.

Context: Rising Strains and Recent Developments

The incident occurs against a background of severely escalated tensions in the region. Key events preceding this attack include:

• American Naval Deployment: A massive buildup of American warships in the region, including the repositioning of aircraft carriers.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Recent talks between the United States and Iranian officials on Tehran's nuclear programme concluded without a deal, with suggestions of further talks planned.
• Official Rhetoric: Prior to the strike, a senior US official had described Iran as “the world’s number one sponsor of terror” and issued threats regarding its missile program.
• Ultimatum: Allegedly, a time limit of roughly two weeks had been given to Iran to settle the nuclear dispute or confront severe consequences.

Reaction from Tehran

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian authorities had accused the US of spreading “falsehoods” about its missiles programme. They dismissed assertions about missile development and casualty figures as unfounded.

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