The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported.

Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency.

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"Upon investigating, officials announced that no explosion or smoke was observed from the Garmsar industrial area," state media said.

"It is now known that the cause of the blast was a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier in the area after flying its jet below the permissible speed," state media added, without specifying whether the jet was Iranian.

The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported. Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency.

The cause of a large blast in Iran's Semnan province was determined as a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier on Monday, state media reported. Iranian state media had earlier said a large explosion was heard at the Garmsar industrial town, the fourth such incident in the province of Semnan in a week, according to semi-official Mehr news agency. ALSO READ | Iran says 84 killed in twin blasts near late general Qasem Soleimani’s grave "Upon investigating, officials announced that no explosion or smoke was observed from the Garmsar industrial area," state media said. "It is now known that the cause of the blast was a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier in the area after flying its jet below the permissible speed," state media added, without specifying whether the jet was Iranian.

Iran: 'Blast' in Semnan province caused by fighter jet breaking sound barrier

Drones and missiles were used by Iran on Wednesday to attack Pakistan, claiming to target two bases used by the terrorist organization Jaish al-Adl. This came a day after the elite Revolutionary Guards carried out similar operations against Syria and Iraq. Pakistan denounced Iran's "unprovoked violation of its airspace" and threatened "consequences" in a sharply worded statement. Pakistan has reported that three children have been injured and two children have died as a result of the attack by Iran.

Iran strikes ‘militant bases’ in Pakistan, Pakistan warns of 'consequences'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have launched missile attacks on multiple “terrorist” targets in Syria and in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The security council of the Kurdish regional government said in a statement that four civilians were killed and six injured in the strikes.

Iran launches missile strikes against targets in Syria and northern Iraq

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

ISIS claims responsibility for Iran twin blasts

Iran blames US & Israel's role in twin blast, vows harsh response

More than 100 people were killed in Iran after two bombs exploded during a ceremony commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary of his killing.

Iran blast: Death toll rises to 103, Iran declares day of mourning

More than 100 people were killed in Iran after two bombs exploded during a ceremony commemorating slain general Qasem Soleimani on the anniversary of his killing

Blasts near Iranian guards commander Soleimani's tomb

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