A powerful explosion hit the center of Afghanistan's capital on Tuesday.

Iran PressAsia: The explosion occurred near the diplomatic quarters and a busy market square where there are many government buildings, including the presidential palace, as well as a number of embassies and offices of international media and aid agencies, Reuters reported.

No militant group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. 

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