Explosion Rocks Eastern Tehran as Iran Sends Diplomat to Oman

Tehran and Muscat, July 11 – As Abbas Araghchi landed in Muscat to pursue diplomatic engagement with Oman and the United States, residents of Tehran’s eastern districts heard a sudden, powerful blast. eyewitnesses from Pakdasht and Qiamdasht described a loud explosion that shook homes and sparked panic, though officials have yet to verify the cause or pinpoint the exact site. The Iranian foreign ministry confirmed Araghchi’s arrival, noting that the mission seeks to advance stalled talks with Washington amid a backdrop of heightened hostility and aerial attacks. Iran’s Deputy President for Science, Husain Afshin, warned that recent U.S. strikes have cost the country’s scientific infrastructure roughly $300 million, emphasizing the civilian nature of the affected research projects. He promised a rapid rebuild of the nation’s technological capabilities. In a separate statement, spokesperson Ismail Baghei asserted that Iran’s armed forces are keeping a vigilant eye on any enemy movements along its borders, coasts and islands, reinforcing the country’s commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty.