Several loud explosions were heard in Tehran early on Thursday, causing panic in the Iranian capital. According to local people and reports, at least five blasts took place in the eastern and western parts of the city. Many citizens claimed that these sounds were like the activation of an air defense system.
This incident happened when the two-week ceasefire between America and Iran was about to end, but US President Donald Trump has extended it. Still, the tension at the ground level has not subsided completely. There has been no official confirmation yet regarding the cause of the blasts.
News of explosions in Tehran
According to Iranian media and messages from local people, the first explosion was heard at around 2:50 in the morning in the Pardis area of eastern Tehran. After this, reports of continuous explosions also came from the western part, especially Chittagar area. Many people said that these sounds were like the air defense system being activated. However, the exact reason behind these blasts is not yet clear.
Talks between America and Iran uncertain
The ongoing diplomatic process between America and Iran still remains uncertain. There were reports that US Vice President JD Vance was going to visit Islamabad leading the talks team, but his visit was canceled due to lack of concrete consent from Iran.
White House statement
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt said that America wants a clear and united response from Iran so that talks can move forward. He also made it clear that no fixed deadline has been set yet to end the ceasefire.
Trump extended ceasefire
Some reports have claimed that America has given Iran 3 to 5 days time so that it can resolve its internal differences and present a clear proposal. If this does not happen, then the risk of breaking the ceasefire may increase. Trump extended the Iran ceasefire. These blasts have happened at a time when there is a lot of activity at the diplomatic level, but the ground situation still remains tense. Restrictions continue on the Strait of Hormuz and Trump is continuously pressurizing Iran to open it.
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