#BREAKING An explosion has been heard near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, according to unconfirmed reports by Iranian news websites Tabnak and SNN.
#BREAKING Local sources have told @NasimOnline_Ir the explosion has been so heavy that it damaged doors of people's houses. Still no official confirmation.
@NasimOnline_Ir #BREAKING Iran's official news agency IRNA confirms the explosion, quoting local sources as saying that the explosion has happened in Badroud region, 20 km away from Natanz nuclear facility
@NasimOnline_Ir #BREAKING IRGC-affiliated Fars News says the sound (of explosion), heard an hour ago, was very loud, but lasted a short time. Local sources say a very bright light has been seen in the sky. Fars news reporter has heard that an unknown drone has been shot down
@NasimOnline_Ir #BREAKING Iran's state broadcaster quotes security official as saying that it was the sound of the guided explosion of a missile fired by the missile defense system to test rapid reaction to possible targets, coordinated with the missile defense headquarters
@NasimOnline_Ir Head of Natanz Air Defense: There's nothing to worry about. We tested one of missile defense systems an hour ago to evaluate preparedness of systems in the region. These exercises are conducted in a totally safe environment and are coordinated with air defense headquarters
@NasimOnline_Ir Member of Iran Parliament's National Security Commission: It's possible that the enemy would want to influence #ViennaTalks by taking unconsidered measures. So such preparedness is quite necessary, even though the enemy wouldn't dare to launch a drone attack

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