Iran's state-run Mehr news agency reports that 10 new explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, following American strikes. The cause and any damage or casualties remain unconfirmed. The report follows earlier reports of explosions on the island at 18:10 Jerusalem, as The Zioneer has noted.
The Zioneer continues to track a series of explosions on Qeshm Island and surrounding areas in the Strait of Hormuz. At 23:09 Jerusalem, Iran's state-run Mehr news agency reported 10 new explosions heard on Qeshm Island, attributing them to US strikes. This is the latest in a chain of reports that began earlier tonight, following earlier explosions and strikes reported by multiple Iranian media outlets throughout the evening.
At 18:00 Jerusalem, the first reports of explosions on Qeshm Island emerged from unverified sources (version 1). Within minutes, Iranian media attributed the blasts to a US strike (version 2, 18:00 Jerusalem). The scope quickly expanded: by 18:00 Jerusalem, US strikes were also reported in Bandar Abbas, with state television describing a new wave of attacks (versions 3–5, 18:00 Jerusalem). The Tasnim news agency then reported seven wounded and power outages in Bandar Abbas (version 6, 18:00 Jerusalem), followed by reports of eight explosions on Qeshm Island near Masen village, plus ten more blasts (version 7, 18:00 Jerusalem). Separately, at 18:10 Jerusalem, Mehr itself had reported explosions near Qeshm Island, as recorded by The Zioneer. The thread shows a rapid escalation from initial unverified reports to multiple Iranian state-affiliated sources attributing the incidents to US strikes, though independent corroboration remains absent.
The Zioneer has previously reported on sustained US strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure in southern Iran, including on Qeshm Island, Kish Island, and Bandar Abbas, dating back to June. A US official confirmed to Fox News that American strikes were ongoing, as The Zioneer reported on June 11. Additional explosions on Qeshm Island and elsewhere have been documented in recent weeks, including reports from June 10, June 28, and July 9.
As of now, the specific count of 10 explosions and the direct attribution to US strikes in the latest Mehr report remain unverified by independent sources. No details on targets, damage, or casualties have been provided. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected.
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