DUBAI (Reuters) -Several loud explosions were heard in Iran's capital Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj early on Saturday, semi-official Iranian media said, adding that the cause was unknown. Iran's state TV said several strong explosions were heard around the capital, but there was no official comment about the source of the explosions.

By bne Gulf bureau Several loud explosions were heard across Tehran and near the city of Karaj early on October 27, waking residents across the Iranian capital region, state media reported. Iranian state media has confirmed at least five explosions around Tehran and to the north near Karaj,

Several loud explosions were reported in Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj early Saturday morning. The cause of these explosions is currently unknown. Iran's state television confirmed the reports but had no official comment on their source.