Iranian opposition sources have reported an explosion near a sensitive security facility in eastern Tehran, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rosenzweig (N12). Iranian authorities claim the blast was a controlled detonation of ammunition. The cause and any casualties have not been independently confirmed.
On Saturday morning, Iranian opposition sources reported an explosion near a sensitive security facility in eastern Tehran, according to journalist Asaf Rosenzweig (N12), as The Zioneer reported at 09:39. Shortly after, at 09:38, Iranian authorities claimed the blast was a controlled detonation of ammunition, also reported via N12.
The Zioneer’s coverage from 09:22 had already noted initial reports of an explosion in eastern Tehran, followed minutes later by a report from the IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency confirming explosion sounds near the Parchin military base. Opposition sources then provided additional details. The Iranian authorities’ controlled-detonation claim, cited by Rosenzweig, came at 09:38.
This incident adds to a series of unverified explosion reports across Iran in recent weeks, including claims of strikes on IRGC-linked sites in Bushehr (The Zioneer, Thu Jul 9), explosions in Gasik in central Iran (Wed Jul 8), and a large explosion in northern Tehran (Thu Jun 11). No direct link to these events has been established.
The cause of the blast, any casualties or damage, remain unconfirmed. No official statement from Iranian state television has been issued.
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