Huge explosion seen in Tehran as strikes on Iran continue
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A large explosion occurred in Tehran amid ongoing air attacks attributed to the United States and Israel.
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Video footage captured a massive explosion in Tehran during ongoing US and Israeli air strikes against Iran's capital. The strikes represent a continuation of military operations targeting Iranian territory.
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