Explosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and areas near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian media report explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island and areas near the Strait of Hormuz, as US forces strike IRGC targets.
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AIIranian media reported that explosions shook Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and several areas near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command announced strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, with a US official stating that precise defensive strikes were carried out on sites in Bandar Abbas, according to Al Arabiya.
Fars News Agency reported the sound of explosions in Sirik, Konarak, and Chabahar along the southern coast. Iranian authorities have not yet disclosed the extent of losses from the strikes.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran have stalled, as Iran insists on its right to control the Strait of Hormuz and regulate shipping, a stance rejected by Washington.