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Explosions heard in Iran: is this a response from Israel?
Explosions heard in Iran: is this a response from Israel?
(France 2)
Several explosions were heard during the night of Thursday April 18 to Friday April 19 in Iran. The attack has not been claimed, but it may have been a response by Israel after the Iranian drone attack on April 13.
Several explosions were heard at 4 a.m. in central Iran, on the night of Thursday April 18 to Friday April 19, causing panic among residents. Iranian anti-aircraft defense has been activated. At 5:45 a.m., a journalist working for a media close to the state said that calm reigned in the targeted area. However, according to a resident, a panic did occur.
Authorities deny any attack
Friday morning, mobilizations in support of Gaza continued in the Iranian capital, Tehran. The authorities deny any attack on the territory, while an American source claims that an Israeli attack took place. Potential reprisals after the unprecedented drone and missile attacks on the Jewish state on April 13. The targeted area in Iran is close to the military base from which the attack on Israel is said to have originated. The authorities of the Jewish state have not yet provided an official comment.
