Explosion heard in Zahedan, southeast Iran, source unknown
Iranian media report an explosion in Zahedan, southeast Iran, with the cause still unclear. The incident follows recent tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Takeaways
AIIranian media reported that an explosion was heard in the city of Zahedan in southeast Iran, but the source of the blast remains unknown.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency announced that three oil tankers were targeted on Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohabbieh warned that any ship attempting to cross the strait could be at risk.
On the political front, negotiations between Iran and the United States remain stalled, with both sides raising their demands.