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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran

A screenshot from Iranian footage purportedly showing a nuclear site in Isfahan. The Tasnim news agency said a loud blast heard early on Friday was caused by "air defence firing at a suspicious object". © Screenshot, Reuters

Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday, raising fears of a possible Israeli strike in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on the country. Here's what we know so far.

Iran said it fired air defences at a major air base and a nuclear site near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones early on Friday morning.

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