Reuters, citing a U.S. official on May 27, reported that the military struck Iranian facilities identified as posing a threat in the Strait of Hormuz. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also noted that U.S. forces intercepted and shot down several Iranian drones that posed similar threats.
These reports emerged after Iranian media indicated that explosions were heard near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian news agencies Fars and Mehr, three explosions were reported around 1:30 a.m. local time on May 28, east of Bandar Abbas. It was also reported that air defense systems were activated for several minutes following the blasts.
Fars news agency mentioned that similar sounds were heard in the areas surrounding Sirik and Jask, which are near the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. Mehr news agency stated that following the explosions east of Bandar Abbas, the situation is under control and there is no cause for concern.
However, Iranian media have not confirmed the exact locations or causes of the explosions. Authorities are reportedly conducting investigations to determine the source and cause of the sounds.
The explosions in southern Iran come two days after U.S. Central Command announced defensive strikes against Iranian military facilities and vessels that posed a threat to U.S. forces in the region.
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