Explosion in eastern Tehran was 'controlled ammunition disposal'

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.

-Reuters