Iran's Health Ministry says 14 people have been killed and 78 others injured in US attacks carried out across five provinces since Wednesday, EDnews reports.
In a statement, the ministry said the casualties resulted from a series of strikes launched by the United States, though it did not provide further details on the locations or identities of the victims.
The reported toll comes amid escalating military tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides exchanging accusations following recent attacks in the region.
Iranian authorities have not yet released additional information on the extent of the damage caused by the strikes.
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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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