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Early Saturday morning, reports emerged of major explosions rocking the Iranian capital, following claims from Israel that it had conducted a preemptive military action.

Loud Blasts and Smoke Reported in the Heart of Tehran

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

“The type of these blasts indicates that this is a missile attack,” one news agency reported, though it did not immediately provide additional information.

Background: Escalating Strains and Prior Developments

This event occurs against a background of sharply increased strains in the Middle East. Key events preceding this strike involve:

• American Naval Deployment: A massive build-up of American warships in the Middle East, including the repositioning of carrier strike groups.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Latest discussions between the US and Iranian officials on Tehran's atomic program ended inconclusively, with suggestions of further talks planned.
• Public Statements: Before the strike, a prominent American figure had described Iran as “the leading state sponsor of terrorism” and delivered threats regarding its weapons development.
• Diplomatic Deadline: Reportedly, a time limit of 10 to 15 days had been given to Iran to settle the atomic standoff or face severe consequences.

Iranian Response

Reacting to earlier allegations, Iranian authorities had accused the United States of spreading “big lies” about its defensive capabilities. They rejected claims about weapons development and protest deaths as baseless.

These developments is fast-moving, with additional reports expected as the situation develops.