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Massive sounds heard west of Iran's capital; air defense activated -- media

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-05-08 04:56

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TEHRAN -- Iran's official news agency IRNA reported that after two massive sounds, air defense in western Tehran was activated Thursday night, having kept firing continuously for several minutes.

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