Explosions shook Tehran on Saturday after Israel said it carried out a “preventive” military strike, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Explosions were reported across Tehran on Saturday following Israel’s announcement of a “preventive” military strike, escalating tensions in the already volatile region.
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Al Jazeera English, citing Reuters, reported that residents heard multiple blasts, though Iranian authorities had not immediately confirmed the cause or extent of the explosions. Witnesses said the blasts were loud and widespread, while international media highlighted uncertainty over the targets and scale of the attack.
Videos from Tehran showed smoke rising from buildings after the explosions.
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Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, emphasised that the preemptive strike and said sirens had been sounded in major Israeli cities. Katz added that the country is now under an “immediate state of emergency.” The escalation follows the failure of recent Geneva talks between the US and Iran.
The IDF Home Command has instructed civilians to stay near bomb shelters and avoid non-essential travel, emphasising the need to identify the nearest safe shelter amid the heightened security situation.
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