Iran: New explosions reported on southern coast near Strait of Hormuz

Tensions remain high following reports of new explosions on Iran's southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Iranian media outlets described the events as "hostile attacks" in the port city of Bandar Abbas, with successive explosions heard across several areas.

The detonations occurred near military facilities, and the cause of the explosions was not immediately clear. State news agency IRNA reported the "hostile attacks" in Bandar Abbas. The provincial telecommunications chief of Hormozgan was reportedly killed in Qeshm, an island near Bandar Abbas, while allegedly being dispatched to repair telecommunications infrastructure. Two other employees were reported injured.

These incidents follow a wave of overnight U.S. strikes, though no direct link was immediately established in the reports. The proximity of the explosions to military installations suggests a potential targeting or escalation related to regional security concerns.