Reports of explosions in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz area

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Over the past few weeks, a series of explosions has been reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, in Bandar Abbas and in Jask in southern Iran. Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, and in the area explosions were heard at several locations. The source of the explosions and the extent of the damage are not yet clear.

Two projectiles hit the Suza area of the island, according to eyewitnesses who reported to the Iranian news agency IRNA after the sound of aircraft was heard. Iran's military claimed it shot down an American drone over the island, and also claimed that an American aircraft was hit during the strikes. In parallel, the Revolutionary Guards claimed they intercepted American aircraft in the area. The authorities have not yet confirmed the damage.

The US military released footage showing it struck a vessel in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to break the naval blockade of Iran. According to Reuters, the American strikes on Qeshm Island hit radar systems, naval navigation and the laying of naval mines, according to an Iranian source. This is the second consecutive night in which explosions have been reported on the island, and at the beginning of the week it was claimed that air defense systems were damaged in the strikes.