Explosions were heard in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, according to reports. The cause and any casualties or damage are not yet known.
Additional explosions were reported in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, early Sunday morning, according to reports received by The Zioneer. The blasts come two days after the major US airstrikes on Friday, July 17, which targeted multiple cities in southern Iran, including Ahvaz, as confirmed by The Zioneer at 21:23 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer’s coverage of the Friday airstrikes began with unverified reports, quickly followed by confirmation of strikes on Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bushehr, and Qeshm Island, alongside Ahvaz. The US Air Force also significantly increased its aircraft movements to the Middle East, as reported at the same time.
Prior to Friday, The Zioneer had documented a series of explosion incidents in Ahvaz dating back to June 2026, including a blast near Bqai hospital on July 15, an explosion attributed to a gas leak on July 9, and a US strike on power grids on July 15. The city has been a frequent site of reported explosions, some linked to the US air campaign and others to domestic incidents.
The cause of the latest explosions remains unclear. No casualties or damage have been reported, and Iranian authorities have not issued an official statement. The Zioneer continues to monitor the situation.
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