Power cuts in Chabahar after reports of explosions
Iran’s IRNA is reporting power cuts in Chabahar after reports of explosions from the area.
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The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) says on X that, at President Trump’s direction, its forces “have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz”.
This comes after explosions were reported by Iranian semi-official media in southern coastal Iran.
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Explosions have been reported in the southern Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik, according to Iran's state-linked Mehr and Fars news agencies, EDnews reports.
The reported blasts occurred near Iran's Gulf coast, though the cause of the explosions has not yet been officially confirmed.
Authorities have not immediately released details on possible casualties or damage.
The reports come amid heightened tensions in the region following recent exchanges between Iran and the United States.
Further information is expected as Iranian officials provide updates.
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