Explosion heard off Iran’s Qeshm Island, no official explanation

An explosion was heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Sunday, with authorities yet to issue any clarification on the nature or cause of the blasts.

Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported that the explosion was heard from the direction of the sea, and there were no reports of injuries or damage on the island.

Local sources said no further details were available regarding the source or nature of the explosions.

Explosions have been reported repeatedly around Qeshm in recent days, with the latest incident prior to Sunday occurring on Saturday.

In this context, Mehr news agency reported hearing explosions from the direction of the Strait of Hormuz, confirming that no security incident had occurred on the island itself.

These developments follow a statement from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which said a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, causing damage to its engine room but resulting in no crew injuries or environmental impact.