Sources said between three and five explosions were heard in the west of the city from about 1600 GMT. The blasts were followed by heavy gunfire.
The explosions are said to have occurred near the Iranian and Canadian embassies in the city.
They took place on the
Security sources said the explosions were caused by car bombs, but there has been no independent confirmation of this.
A spokesman said the incidents took place near a road "close to the Iranian ambassador's residence and in the vicinity of the British ambassador's residence".
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MNA
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