Explosions reported on Qeshm Island, Iran

Unverified reports indicate explosions have occurred on Qeshm Island in southern Iran as of Thursday evening. The cause and any damage or casualties are not yet known.

A single unverified report, received at 18:00 Jerusalem, describes explosions on Qeshm Island in southern Iran. The cause and any damage or casualties are not yet known, and no official confirmation has been issued. The Zioneer has previously reported on multiple explosions on and around Qeshm Island in recent weeks; those incidents likewise lacked official confirmation and their origins remain unclear.

6 developments

1. 18 minutes ago · 23:11 · 16 JulLatest

   Mehr agency reports 10 additional explosions on Qeshm Island.

2. 23:10 · 16 Jul

   Eight explosions reported near Masen village on Qeshm Island.

3. 22:58 · 16 Jul

   7 wounded and power outages reported in Bandar Abbas.

• Strong5 hours ago · 18:10 · 16 JulIranian state news agency Mehr reports explosions near Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
• Developing00:47 · 28 JunIranian reports describe fresh explosion on Kish Island
• Confirmed09:39 · 16 JunThree explosions reported off Qeshm Island and Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media claim traffic management
• Developing03:25 · 8 JulRenewed explosions on Qeshm Island: second report in 20 minutes

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