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New explosion heard near Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

State media reports a blast sound originating from the sea near the strategic island, with no confirmed cause or damage.

newest coverage 1d agosummary written 1d ago5 pieces188 likes & upvotes10 comments NewswiresX

What to know

  • Explosions near Qeshm Island, in the strategic Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, have recurred since at least mid-September and reportedly since February, with no official cause given.
  • State media consistently describes the blast sound as originating from the sea, with no confirmed rocket or missile strikes and no reported damage on land.
  • Local Iranian authorities have not issued a formal explanation, leaving the source of the explosions unconfirmed.
  • The incidents occur against a backdrop of ongoing military and maritime tension in the Strait of Hormuz tied to the broader Iran war.

IRNA Iranian state news agencyLocal authorities in Hormozgan/Qeshm Regional Iranian officials

New explosion heard near Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz
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    Observers note recurring pattern of unexplained blasts near Qeshm

    Social media accounts tracking the region pointed out that similar unexplained explosions near Qeshm have occurred repeatedly since February, none of them officially explained.

    “Qeshm has had several of these since February, and none of them…”
    — @MarioNawfal

    • 🚨🇮🇷 Another explosion reported near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz IRNA says the sound was heard near the island sitting in the middle of the shipping lane, with no word on what caused it or what was hit. Qeshm has had several of these since February, and none of them

      @MarioNawfalX1d ago8▲view on X ↗
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    New explosion heard near Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

    IRNA reported the sound of an explosion near Qeshm Island originating from the sea; no rockets or missiles were confirmed to have struck the island and local authorities issued no formal statement on the cause.

    “It appears the sound came from the sea and there has been no damage on the land of Qeshm Island.”
    — @FaytuksNetwork

    1. 2 outlets first by Middle East Eye, 1d ago · also Anadolu Agency · read ↗

    • Iranian state-affiliated IRNA confirms reports of explosion in the Strait of Hormuz. IRNA reporter said that a few minutes ago the sound of an explosion was heard near Qeshm Island. It appears the sound came from the sea and there has been no damage on the land of Qeshm Island.

      @FaytuksNetworkX1d ago180▲view on X ↗
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    Multiple blasts reported on Iran's Qeshm island

    IRNA, citing local sources, reported several explosions heard on Qeshm island, with the sound appearing to come from the direction of the sea.

    “A number of explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm island, state news agency IRNA reported.”
    — IRNA (via Middle East Eye), State news agency reporting · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Middle East Eye, 8d ago · read ↗

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