A second report of explosions on Qeshm Island in southern Iran was received within 20 minutes of the first, according to unverified reports. The cause and any damage or casualties remain unknown.
The latest report of renewed explosions on Qeshm Island, received at 03:24 Jerusalem, is the second such report within 20 minutes, following an initial report at 03:07. The cause of the blasts remains unconfirmed, and no casualties or damage have been reported.
Over the past month, The Zioneer has documented a series of explosion incidents in southern Iran, including on Qeshm Island, at Bandar Abbas, and in Jask County. On June 10, a second wave of explosions was reported in Jask County; on June 11, multiple explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm; on June 16, three explosions were reported off Qeshm Island; and on June 22, explosions were heard near Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. These incidents have occurred amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, though no party has claimed responsibility for the recent explosions. Iranian state media has not officially commented on the latest reports.
2 developments
- DevelopingIranian reports describe fresh explosion on Kish Island
- StrongAdditional explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm and Kharg islands
- DevelopingExplosions reportedly heard near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran
- StrongExplosions reported at Iran's Gorgan port, second report within 30 minutes
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