Fresh series of explosions rock Tehran – AFP journalists
A group of Iranians celebrate following Iran’s attack on U.S. military base in Qatar, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran, June 23, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
TEHRAN — A series of powerful explosions rocked Tehran early Tuesday morning, according to AFP journalists.
Warplanes buzzed overhead as explosions shook the north and center of Iran’s capital around 3:00 am (2330 GMT).
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The blasts occurred just hours before a staggered ceasefire was due to take effect around 0400 GMT, with Iran unilaterally halting all operations, according to an announcement by US President Donald Trump.
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