Israeli source speaks about attack on Isfahan, Iran; Iranians say attack may have been carried out from within Iranian territory and that their government does not intend to respond.

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Iran's Chief of Staff said that the explosion in Isfahan was connected to the launches by the aerial defense systems against planes and towards a suspicious object, which did not cause damages or accidents. He added that experts are investigating the matter.

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