Iranian state television reports that armed individuals are on the beaches of the port city of Bandar Jask in southeastern Iran, reportedly awaiting the arrival of American forces. The claims have not been independently verified.
Iranian state television reported Saturday evening that armed individuals are positioned on the beaches of the port city of Bandar Jask, east of the Strait of Hormuz, waiting for American forces. The report, which has not been independently verified, adds to a series of unverified claims that have circulated in recent weeks about local residents and military personnel in southern Iran preparing to welcome or confront US forces. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar claims, including Iranian residents allegedly arming themselves in Jask, video footage of soldiers saying they await US troops, and reports of an exchange of fire near Bandar Abbas. These reports remain unconfirmed, and the situation on the ground is unclear.
2 developments
- DevelopingVideo shows Iranian soldiers saying they await US troops in the south
- DevelopingIranian spokesman says Kharg Island residents await US forces
- StrongArabic security source: US warships within 150–250 km of Iran's Chabahar coast
- StrongIranian state media: Situation calm in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Jask
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