Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.

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The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.

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Gen Francis Ogolla was in the west of the country when his helicopter went down killing 10.

A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m).

Reports say a witness saw a man entering the consulate carrying a grenade or explosive vest.