Iran confirmed it had deployed its air defence systems after reports of an explosion in the central city of Isfahan.

07:55, Fri, Apr 19, 2024 | UPDATED: 07:55, Fri, Apr 19, 2024

Iran is not planning an immediate response to an overnight strike on its territory, a senior official said.

The Tehran insider said details of the attack still had to be clarified and it remains "unclear who is behind it."

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