Iran state TV says 'strong explosions' heard around Tehran

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Iran state TV says 'strong explosions' heard around Tehran

Iran state TV said Saturday "strong explosions" were heard around the capital, Tehran, without specifying the cause of the blasts.

"Minutes ago, the sound of strong explosions were heard from around Tehran, the source of these sounds is not yet clear," state TV presenter said. An AFP reporter also heard the explosions.

With AFP

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