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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Explosions occurred in Iran’s capital on Saturday following Israel's announcement of military actions against the country. The blasts

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were reported near the offices of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting concerns about the escalating tensions in the region. Authorities have not yet provided any information regarding casualties from the strikes, which have intensified fears of further conflict. This incident follows an earlier strike that targeted a significant area in Tehran, coinciding with heightened military presence from the United States in the vicinity.

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Details of the Attack

Israeli forces conducted an airstrike on Saturday morning, resulting in visible smoke rising from downtown Tehran. The strike reportedly targeted a location near the offices of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has not made a public appearance in recent days amid rising tensions between Iran and the United States.\n
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\nIsraeli Defense Minister Israel Katz characterized the operation as necessary to eliminate threats posed by Iran, although he did not elaborate on the specifics of the threats or the operation itself.\n
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Reactions and Alerts

Witnesses in Tehran reported hearing the explosions, and Iranian state television confirmed the occurrence of the blasts without providing a cause. Concurrently, sirens were activated across Israel as a precautionary measure, with the Israeli military issuing alerts to prepare the public for potential missile attacks targeting the nation.\n
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\nThe U.S. military has refrained from commenting on the incident, maintaining a cautious stance as regional tensions remain high.\n
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Explosions Reported in Tehran Amid Israeli Military Actions

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