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'Massive explosion' near military complex rocks eastern Tehran
'Massive explosion' near military complex rocks eastern Tehran
Iranian activists have reported sirens blaring through eastern Tehran.
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Footage on social media shows a large, bright explosion illuminating the night [Twitter]
A large explosion has occurred near a military complex in eastern Tehran, according to Iranian media.
Local sources who spoke to semi-official news agency Mehr report a loud explosion rocking the neighbourhood of Sorkheh Hesar, east of the Iranian capital.
Videos circulating on social media show a large, bright explosion illuminating the night.
There has been no independent confirmation of reports.
Sorkheh Hesar is located near Parchin, the site of a large military base used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Force (IRGC), as well as multiple weapons factories.
Residents of surrounding neighbourhoods have also reported hearing an explosion, according to Mehr.
Local sources who spoke to semi-official news agency Mehr report a loud explosion rocking the neighbourhood of Sorkheh Hesar, east of the Iranian capital.
Videos circulating on social media show a large, bright explosion illuminating the night.
There has been no independent confirmation of reports.
Sorkheh Hesar is located near Parchin, the site of a large military base used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Force (IRGC), as well as multiple weapons factories.
Residents of surrounding neighbourhoods have also reported hearing an explosion, according to Mehr.
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