The electricity company of Kish Island reported temporary power outages attributed to an American missile strike, according to reports.
The Kish Island electricity company confirmed temporary power outages attributed to an American missile strike as of 18:55 Jerusalem on Tuesday. This confirmation marks the latest development in a series of reports that began at 18:39 Jerusalem today, when initial unverified reports indicated a projectile had struck the island's power plant, causing equipment damage and expected outages.
At 18:39 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported those initial unverified reports. Moments later, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported a volley of missiles near water and electricity infrastructure on Kish Island. The Kish Island Water and Electrical Engineering Company then issued a statement accusing the "American occupation" of targeting water and electricity production facilities, damaging technical equipment. Tasnim again reported a missile volley near the same infrastructure, and broader Iranian reports added explosions in the Bushehr area. The company's earlier accusation has now been followed by its official confirmation of temporary power outages.
The strikes come hours after US operations in the Qeshm Island area earlier tonight, as The Zioneer reported. The Kish Island reports are part of a broader wave of activity in southern Iran.
The full extent of damage to water and electricity infrastructure, potential casualties, and confirmation from US officials remain unverified.
5 developments
- DevelopingUS strikes power plants in southern Iran, causing blackout on Qeshm Island
- StrongIranian reports: damage near power plant, water station after explosions on Kish and Qeshm islands
- DevelopingOvernight US strike on IRGC boats on Kish Island documented in new video
- StrongExplosions heard on Abu Musa island after reported US strikes
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