A loud explosion that shook the eastern portion of Tehran province on Saturday was the result of a planned, controlled disposal of ammunition left over from wartime, according to Iranian state media citing a local official.
The official confirmed that the operation was conducted safely and presented no threat to residents, adding that no emergency or incident had taken place as a result of the blast.
Before that explanation was provided, Iranian state media had initially reported the explosion without identifying its source or pinpointing its exact location. Residents living in the areas of Pakdasht and Qiyamdasht said they heard the blast, prompting early concern about its cause.
