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SAT · 2026-02-28 · 07:38 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0228-20023
NSR-2026-0228-20023News Report·EN·Conflict
Explosions heard in Tehran as Israeli launches attacks
On February 28, 2026, explosions were reported in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The explosions occurred as Israel launched an attack against Iran.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-28 · 07:38 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Briefing Summary
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On February 28, 2026, explosions were reported in Tehran, the capital of Iran. The explosions occurred as Israel launched an attack against Iran. Video footage shows smoke rising in Tehran following the reported Israeli attack. The specific targets and the extent of the damage caused by the attack are not detailed in this brief report. The reasons behind the attack are not mentioned in the article.
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Key claims
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Video shows smoke rising in the Iranian capital Tehran.
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Explosions heard in Tehran.
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Israel launched an attack against Iran.
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Full report
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