Feb 28 • 21:25 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Brazilian ambassador narrates night without new bombings in Tehran

The Brazilian ambassador in Iran reported a night of calm in Tehran after a series of bombings by the US and Israel, with basic services restored.

The Brazilian ambassador to Iran, André Veras Guimarães, reported that around midnight local time on Saturday, there were no new attacks and that the supply of energy and internet services had returned to normal following overnight bombings by the United States and Israel. Earlier, he had described hearing explosions and experiencing a loss of internet connectivity during the attacks. However, the situation had since stabilized, allowing for a return to normalcy in basic services.

Veras provided instructions for the local population to seek shelter and avoid crowded places, indicating that future attacks would be targeted and surgical rather than indiscriminate. His communication highlighted the serious nature of the ongoing conflict while providing some reassurance that immediate dangers had subsided. This reflects a tense yet momentarily alleviated atmosphere in Tehran following increased military actions in the area.

The ambassador also pointed to satellite images showing a considerable smoke plume rising from the residential complex of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, indicating that this location was one of the targets during the attacks. The implications of these strikes and the ambassador's messages are significant, as they suggest potential continued military actions and unrest in the region, further complicating diplomatic relations that Brazil intends to navigate amidst global tensions.

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