Explosions reported in Qeshm and Sirik, Iran says blasts came from waters
Iranian media report several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Sirik, with authorities saying the blasts originated from the surrounding waters.
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AIIranian state media reported on Thursday that several explosions were heard on Qeshm Island and in the city of Sirik in Hormozgan province, southern Iran.
According to Fars news agency, multiple blasts were heard in both Qeshm and Sirik. The Hormozgan regional administration stated that the explosions heard in Qeshm originated from the waters.
Iranian official media added that it remains unclear whether the blasts came from the sea or from Qeshm Island itself, while reports indicated that several areas in Sirik were targeted by projectiles.
These developments come amid rising tensions and clashes in the waters near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.