Iran authorities investigate large explosion near Tehran

Local news outlets broadcast footage of huge bright light illuminating capital, with reports a military installation is near the blast site

Iranian authorities are investigating reports of a large explosion just east of the capital, Tehran, early on Friday, state TV reported.

Videos and pictures posted on social media that were picked up by local news outlets showed a bright light flaring out across the night sky, followed by a large plume of smoke.

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