Explosions were heard several hours ago near Iran's Kharg Island, according to a report from Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, as cited by i24NEWS. The report follows earlier unverified accounts and comes amid US threats against Tehran. No cause or damage has been reported.
The Zioneer first reported at 09:30 Jerusalem Saturday that explosions were heard near Iran's Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, based on unverified Iranian reports. Hours later, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency confirmed the blasts, as cited by journalist Assaf Rozentzweig and i24NEWS, stating that the explosions occurred 'a few hours ago' — indicating they took place during the early morning hours Saturday.
The confirmation from Fars moves the reporting from unconfirmed accounts to an on-the-record agency acknowledgment, though it still provides no details on cause, damage, or casualties. The development follows a sustained wave of US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure that began earlier this week, as The Zioneer has reported extensively since Wednesday, including strikes on Qeshm Island and other strategic targets.
Kharg Island is Iran's primary crude oil export terminal, a site of critical economic and strategic importance. The broader US campaign, covered by The Zioneer since its onset, has targeted air defenses, command centers, and naval infrastructure across the Islamic Republic. The Fars report did not attribute the blasts to any specific actor or operation.
What remains open: the cause of the explosions — whether from a direct US strike, a defensive Iranian action, or an accident — along with any damage or casualties. Official Iranian state media and the US Central Command (CENTCOM) have not commented on the Kharg Island reports.
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