Explosions heard near Bandar Abbas, southern Iran: Fars

Residents in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas reported hearing multiple loud explosions late Thursday evening, originating from the outskirts of the city.

According to local reports via Fars News, authorities are currently investigating the cause and precise location of the blasts. No official statement regarding casualties or damage has been released.

While the exact source of the sounds remains unconfirmed, the incident occurs amid a sharp escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.