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Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 12:07 IST
Explosions were reported in Iran’s capital Tehran after Israel announced a “preventive” attack, according to international and Iranian media reports.
Explosion rocks Iran capital Tehran (Video screengrab/Social Media)
Explosions were reported in Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Saturday after Israel announced it had launched a “preventive" military attack, marking a sharp escalation in already heightened regional tensions.
Witnesses cited by Reuters said loud blasts were heard across parts of the city, while international media reported growing uncertainty over the scale and targets of the operation.
According to reports carried by Al Jazeera English citing Reuters, residents in Tehran heard multiple explosions, though Iranian authorities had not immediately confirmed the cause or extent of the incident.
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February 28, 2026, 11:58 IST
News world Explosion Heard In Iran's Capital Tehran, Thick Smoke Seen: Report
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