Explosion heard at major gas hub in southern Iran, Reuters reports
Reuters reports an explosion at Asaluyeh, a key gas center in southern Iran, following US warnings of possible military action.
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AIReuters has reported that an explosion was heard in Asaluyeh, a major gas hub in southern Iran.
This comes after US President Donald Trump stated that the United States is prepared to "wipe out Iran" if it continues targeting ships.
Trump added that the US has destroyed many Iranian radars, including those that had been rebuilt, and noted that the aircraft carrier George Washington is fully armed and ready, saying Washington has given Tehran many chances.
US Central Command confirmed that recent strikes followed attempts by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that US forces have begun targeting IRGC positions inside Iran.