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A MAJOR gas pipeline in Iran has been blown up in a suspected sabotage attack.
Dramatic footage shows flames towering into the sky amid World War Three fears.
Flames could be seen from miles away[/caption]A local official branded the incident a “terrorist act” – but reports claim it was an accident.
Several emergency crews rushed to the scene between the cities of Borujen and Shahrekord early on Wednesday after initial reports of a “technical malfunction”
A huge blaze engulfed the line – triggering large explosions.
But Saeed Aghli, the manager of Iran’s gas network control centre, later claimed “sabotage and terrorist” action sparked the blasts.
No casualties were reported.