<p>CNN's Frederik Pleitgen describes an intense night in the Iranian capital Monday into Tuesday. </p>
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CNN's team in Tehran witnessed several waves of heavy airstrikes Monday into Tuesday

CNN's Frederik Pleitgen describes an intense night in the Iranian capital Monday into Tuesday. CNN operates in Iran with the permission of the Iranian government, as required under local regulations, but maintains full editorial control over what it reports. CNN photojournalist Claudia Otto contributed to this report.

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<p>CNN's Frederik Pleitgen describes an intense night in the Iranian capital Monday into Tuesday. </p>
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