Unverified reports indicate that over 10 explosion sounds were heard in the Strait of Hormuz early Monday. No details on the cause, source, or any damage are yet available.
Just after midnight on Monday, over 10 explosion sounds were heard in the Strait of Hormuz, according to unverified reports. The new blasts come hours after a series of incidents on Sunday night that The Zioneer tracked through the evening.
On Sunday night, beginning at 02:58 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported explosions on Qeshm Island, followed by additional explosions in the strait. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the strait after striking a vessel that attempted an unauthorized route, according to i24NEWS. Iranian media also reported that a missile was launched from the Sirik area toward a vessel. These reports were unverified, with claims of US strikes on southern Iran emerging from Iranian outlets but not confirmed.
The Zioneer has reported on prior incidents in the area since mid-June, including warning fire attributed to traffic management and reported targeting of US vessels. The current spate of explosions and military activity is the latest in a period of heightened maritime tension in the strategic waterway.
The cause of the new explosions, any damage, and whether they are connected to the previous night’s events remain unclear. All reports are unverified pending official confirmation.
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