Key facts
- An explosion occurred in eastern Tehran province.
- The explosion was caused by the controlled disposal of war ammunition.
- Officials stated the operation was safe and posed no threat to the public.
- Residents in Pakdasht and Qiyamdasht reported the blast.
An explosion heard in the eastern part of Tehran province was caused by the controlled disposal of ammunition remaining from the war, Iranian state media reported on Saturday, citing a local official. The official stated that the operation posed no threat to citizens and that no incident had occurred. Earlier reports indicated that residents of Pakdasht and Qiyamdasht had reported the blast, with the source and exact location not immediately known, causing concern among the public. Authorities later confirmed the controlled nature of the disposal and its safety.