Amid ongoing military tensions between the United States and Iran, Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported that the Konarak naval base in southeastern Iran was hit by airstrikes on July 9. Konarak is a naval facility located near the Gulf of Oman.
Yunes Hakani, the administrative head of Konarak, stated, "The naval military zone was struck twice by enemy aircraft."
Hakani added, "Relevant authorities, rescue teams, and security forces have been dispatched to the scene, and they are investigating the exact circumstances and extent of the damage."
The report of the attack on Konarak coincided with reports of explosions in major military and port areas in southern Iran. The strategic location of Konarak, near the Gulf of Oman and leading to the Strait of Hormuz, underscores its military significance.
This incident follows an escalation in hostilities, including Iran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets within Iran. Iran has also claimed to have targeted U.S. facilities in the Gulf region and Jordan.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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