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Early Saturday, accounts surfaced of significant blasts shaking Tehran, amid claims from Israeli officials that it had conducted a preemptive military action.

Loud Blasts and Smoke Witnessed in Central Tehran

As per eyewitness accounts, two powerful explosions were audible in the city on Saturday morning. Simultaneously, two plumes of dense smoke were observed rising over central and eastern districts of the Iranian capital.

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

Context: Rising Strains and Prior Developments

This event takes place against a backdrop of sharply increased strains in the region. Key developments leading up to this attack involve:

• US Military Buildup: A significant build-up of American warships in the Middle East, featuring the movement of aircraft carriers.
• Diplomatic Negotiations: Latest discussions between the US and Iran on Tehran's nuclear programme concluded without a deal, with indications of further talks planned.
• Official Rhetoric: Before 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.
• Diplomatic Deadline: Reportedly, a time limit of 10 to 15 days had been given to Iran to resolve the atomic standoff or face severe consequences.

Reaction from Tehran

Reacting to prior accusations, Iranian officials had charged the US of spreading “falsehoods” about its defensive capabilities. They dismissed assertions about missile development and protest deaths as baseless.

These developments remains fast-moving, with further updates expected as the situation develops.