Mystery blast cuts power in parts of tehran

Iranian state media reported an explosion in western Tehran early Friday, the latest in a string of mysterious recent incidents.

But it was swiftly denied by a senior official in that part of the city. State broadcaster IRIB said power was cut in several western suburbs near where online reports said an explosion had occurred.

There are said to be several military facilities in the area, which may have been the target of saboteurs.

A series of fires and explosions have been reported near Iranian military, nuclear and industrial facilities in recent weeks.

A flash lit up the night sky over Tehran early on June 26, apparently near the Parchin military site.