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Early Saturday, accounts surfaced of major blasts rocking Tehran, amid statements from Israeli officials that it had conducted a preemptive strike.

Powerful Explosions and Plumes of Smoke Reported in the Heart of Tehran

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

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

Background: Rising Tensions and Prior Events

This event occurs against a backdrop of sharply increased tensions in the Middle East. Major developments preceding this attack include:

• American Naval Deployment: A significant buildup of American warships in the region, featuring the repositioning of aircraft carriers.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Latest discussions between the United States and Iran on Tehran's atomic program ended inconclusively, with indications of further discussions scheduled.
• Public Statements: Prior to the attack, a prominent American figure had labeled Iran as “the world’s number one sponsor of terror” and issued threats regarding its missile program.
• Ultimatum: Reportedly, a time limit of 10 to 15 days had been presented to Iran to resolve the atomic standoff or face serious repercussions.

Iranian Response

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian officials had charged the US of spreading “falsehoods” about its missiles programme. They dismissed claims about weapons development and casualty figures as baseless.

The situation is fast-moving, with additional reports expected as events unfold.