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In the early hours of Saturday morning, accounts surfaced of major blasts rocking Tehran, amid claims from Israeli officials that it had carried out a preventative strike.

Powerful Explosions and Smoke Witnessed in Central Tehran

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

“The nature of explosions suggests that this is a strike involving missiles,” a media outlet reported, though it did not immediately offer additional information.

Context: Rising Tensions and Recent Events

This event takes place against a background of sharply increased tensions in the region. Key developments preceding this attack involve:

• US Military Buildup: A significant build-up of American warships in the Middle East, featuring the repositioning of carrier strike groups.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Recent talks between the US and Iran on Tehran's atomic program concluded without a deal, with indications of further talks scheduled.
• Public Statements: Prior to the strike, a prominent American figure had labeled Iran as “the world’s number one sponsor of terror” and issued warnings regarding its weapons development.
• Ultimatum: Allegedly, a time limit of roughly two weeks had been presented to Iran to resolve the atomic standoff or confront serious repercussions.

Reaction from Tehran

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian authorities had charged the US of spreading “big lies” about its defensive capabilities. They dismissed claims about missile development and protest deaths as unfounded.

These developments remains fluid, with additional reports expected as events unfold.