An explosion has been reported in Iran’s capital Tehran, with thick smoke seen over the city, sparking fears that a major escalation may be underway. No official cause has been confirmed, but the blast follows hours after a U.S. F-35C fighter shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone near the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, an incident Washington described as self-defense against aggressive approach.
Central Command said the intercept was to protect the carrier and crew, while Iranian media admitted losing contact with a drone without explanation. The developments come as diplomats attempt to arrange nuclear talks and President Trump warns that “bad things” could happen without a deal, raising concerns that confrontation may already be unfolding.
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