Security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt reported on X early Thursday of attacks in the port cities of Bandar Lengeh and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, citing unverified reports. The reports add to a series of unverified claims of strikes in the region in recent weeks.
At 01:44 early Thursday, security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt reported on X of attacks in the port cities of Bandar Lengeh and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, citing unverified sources. The post opened with the question 'Continuing?', referencing prior reports. The cause, targets, and any casualties remain unconfirmed.
The reports add to a sustained pattern of unverified claims of strikes across southern Iran. The Zioneer has tracked multiple such reports: at 01:10 Thursday, Goldblatt reported additional attacks in Bushehr. Earlier, on June 24, explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas; on July 8, the Bandar Abbas airport was reported attacked and shut down; and on June 11, a wave of strikes was reported targeting military and logistical hubs. US officials have confirmed ongoing American strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.
The latest reports indicate continued pressure on Iran's southern coastal infrastructure, including key ports near the Strait of Hormuz. The information remains unverified, and Iranian state media has not commented.
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