Explosions were reported in and around Iran’s southern coastal areas of Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Sirik on Thursday, according to Iranian state-affiliated media outlets, as tensions continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States.
IRGC-linked outlet Mehr reported blasts on Qeshm Island, while additional explosions were also heard near Bandar Abbas and Sirik in Hormozgan province, a strategically important region bordering the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes.
According to Iran’s state-affiliated Fars News Agency, residents in Bandar Abbas heard multiple sounds resembling explosions near the southern port city. The agency said the exact source and location of the blasts remained unclear.
Fars also reported that the incidents were linked to an engagement between Iranian forces and “the enemy,” widely presumed to refer to U.S. forces operating in the region. Iranian-linked reports described the activity as possible “clashes in the water,” though no official confirmation has been issued regarding the nature of the incident.
Iranian state media later reported that parts of the Bahman Qeshm pier, a commercial and passenger port located on the eastern side of Qeshm Island near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, were struck during the reported exchanges of fire. IRIB also confirmed hearing explosion sounds in the area, though further details were not immediately available.
The developments come after Iran tightened control over maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, mandating that vessels pass through a designated corridor between Qeshm Island and Larak Island.
The reported explosions come as the Strait of Hormuz region remains on edge amid heightened military activity and growing fears of escalation in the Gulf.
Naman is a copy editor at Times Now, with over three years experience in covering US News, politics, global affairs, sports, and other domains. Apart...View More
Source: India Latest News, Breaking News Today, Top News Headlines | Times Now
