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Iran state media says explosion in eastern Tehran province was controlled ammunition disposal

By Thomson Reuters Jul 11, 2026 | 1:43 AM

July 11 (Reuters) – 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, citing ⁠a local official, said on Saturday.

The official said the operation ​posed no threat to citizens ⁠and that ⁠no incident had ​occurred.

Earlier on Saturday, ​Iranian state media reported that ‌an explosion was heard in the eastern part ⁠of Tehran province, with residents of Pakdasht and Qiyamdasht ⁠reporting ‌the blast ⁠while its source ​and ‌exact location were ​not immediately ⁠known.

(Reporting by Eman Abouhassira and Ahmed Elimam; Editing by Kim Coghill and Barbara ​Lewis)