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Fresh series of explosions rock Tehran: AFP journalists

A series of powerful explosions rocked Tehran early Tuesday morning, according to AFP journalists, despite ceasefire announcement.

TEHRAN: A series of powerful explosions rocked Tehran early Tuesday morning, according to AFP journalists.

Warplanes buzzed overhead as explosions shook the north and centre of Iran’s capital around 3:00 am (2330 GMT).

Read more: Despite ceasefire announcement, Israel continues bombarding Iran

The blasts occurred just hours before a staggered ceasefire was due to take effect around 0400 GMT, with Iran unilaterally halting all operations, according to an announcement by US President Donald Trump.

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