A column of smoke was observed rising over the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, according to unverified reports. The cause and source of the smoke have not been confirmed.
Smoke columns were reported rising over Bandar Abbas, the strategic Iranian port city on the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after midnight Wednesday, according to unverified reports. The cause and source of the smoke are not yet confirmed.
The report comes after a day of multiple explosion reports in Bandar Abbas, beginning at around 12:16 Jerusalem time on Tuesday, July 14. Iranian media reported five explosions in the western part of the city, and concurrent explosions were reported in Bahrain. The semi-official Tasnim news agency reported five blasts west of Bandar Abbas. Reports of damage and casualties have emerged, though details remain unconfirmed. The Iranian army spokesman stated that the military is "committed to avenging the deaths" of those killed.
The Zioneer reported on the initial explosions at 12:34 Jerusalem on Tuesday, and on additional attacks at 23:46 Jerusalem, as analysts noted that the strikes were continuing. The smoke columns early Wednesday may be a result of the ongoing strikes, but this has not been verified.
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