An explosion was heard in Basra province, Iraq, a short time ago, according to Iraqi reports cited by journalist Hananel Aviv. The cause of the blast and any casualties or damage are not yet confirmed.
Iraqi reports, cited by journalist Hananel Aviv, indicate an explosion was heard in Basra province, southern Iraq, shortly before 02:17 Jerusalem time. The cause of the blast and any casualties or damage have not yet been confirmed. Similar unconfirmed explosion reports have emerged from various locations in Iraq and Iran in recent weeks, as The Zioneer has covered, though this event is not yet linked to any known military activity.
3 developments
- StrongMysterious blast at Iran-backed militia ammunition depot in Iraq
- DevelopingOvernight: Shiite axis strikes Kurdish militia ammunition warehouse in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq — reports
- DevelopingIraqi militia chief: 110 headquarters of Hashed al-Shaabi attacked during war with Iran
- DevelopingReport: IRGC-backed PMU command post targeted in Basra province
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