IRAN: Huge explosion' heard near Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

A 'huge explosion' heard near a nuclear facility in Iran on Saturday was part of a military exercise, the regime has confirmed.

The blast was heard in the skies over the Iranian city of Badroud, just 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the Natanz nuclear plant, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Spokesman of the Iranian army, General Amir Tarikhani, confirmed it was part of a missile test and told state television there was no cause for concern.

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