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Explosions Rock Konarak, Ahvaz and Near Bandar Abbas as U.S. Strikes Continue
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Explosions Rock Konarak, Ahvaz and Near Bandar Abbas as U.S. Strikes Continue

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Multiple explosions were reported in southern Iran, including Konarak, Ahvaz, and near Bandar Abbas, amid escalating U.S. military operations.
  • U.S. fighter jets were heard over Konarak, and projectiles reportedly struck a site near Bandar Abbas.
  • Iranian authorities have not yet provided a comprehensive assessment of the incidents, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

Southern Iran experienced a series of explosions on Wednesday, coinciding with intensified U.S. military operations targeting Iranian positions. The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported two blasts in Konarak, southeastern Iran, accompanied by the sound of U.S. fighter jets overhead.

In the southwest, the semi-official Mehr news agency documented an explosion in Ahvaz. Khuzestan's deputy governor confirmed four locations in the province had been attacked, though specific details remained scarce. Mehr also reported U.S. projectiles hitting an area near the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas, which overlooks the Strait of Hormuz.

As of Wednesday, there were no immediate reports detailing the extent of damage or any casualties resulting from these incidents. Iranian authorities have yet to release a comprehensive assessment, while military activity in the region continues to escalate.

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