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Explosions Reported Across Iranian Coast and Near Saudi Base
People reported hearing explosions in several coastal parts of Iran.
The locations included Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab.
Iran’s state broadcaster said the sounds were heard near the coast.
Officials in Hormozgan said the sounds in Qeshm came from the sea.
Reports also described explosions at a Saudi military air base.
Another report said explosions were heard in the Saudi city of Taif.
At least two strong explosions were reported there.
The available reports do not explain what caused the sounds.
Multiple explosions were reported in Iran’s coastal regions, including Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab.
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said explosions were heard along Sirik and Minab’s coastal areas.
Hormozgan officials said sounds heard in Qeshm originated from the sea.
IRIB, citing Arab media, reported explosions at Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd Air Base.
IRNA said blast sounds were also heard in Taif, including at least two strong explosions.
- Who
- Residents and media outlets reported explosions in Iran and Saudi Arabia; Iranian officials commented on the Qeshm sounds.
- What
- Multiple explosions or blast sounds were reported in Iranian coastal areas, at King Fahd Air Base and in Taif.
- Where
- Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab in Iran, plus King Fahd Air Base and Taif in Saudi Arabia.
- When
- The reports were published at 08:16; the articles do not provide a more specific incident time.
- Why
- The cause of the reported sounds was not established; Hormozgan officials said only that the Qeshm sounds came from the sea.
Key facts
- Iranian locations
- Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab County
- Iranian source
- Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported explosions along coastal areas
- Qeshm assessment
- Hormozgan Governorate said the sounds originated from the sea
- Saudi military site
- King Fahd Air Base
- Saudi city
- Taif
- Reported intensity
- IRNA said at least two strong explosions were heard in Taif
- Cause
- No cause was identified in the report
Sources
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