April 8th, 2026 - 05:34 GMT
ALBAWABA- Explosions struck the Iranian capital, Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj on Wednesday, just hours after a 15-day truce between Iran and the United States was announced, raising concerns over the durability of the agreement. Iranian air defense systems were activated for more than 20 minutes as multiple impacts were reported in both locations, according to state media. The incident marks the first engagement of Tehran’s air defences ...
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