Explosions Reported in Strait of Hormuz Amid US Strikes on Iran
Explosions were heard in the Strait of Hormuz region on Tuesday evening, according to reports from Iranian media. The blasts were reported in Qeshm Island, the port city of Bandar Abbas, and other locations including Sirik, Chabahar, and Konarak.
Concurrently, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a wave of strikes targeting Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities within the Strait of Hormuz. A senior U.S. official confirmed that the United States is attacking Iranian targets in retaliation for Iran's attacks on shipping vessels.
Earlier on Tuesday, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security advisory for its citizens in the Middle East, urging them to "remain vigilant due to complex tensions with the potential for unexpected escalation." The embassy also warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions.
Similar security alerts were released by U.S. embassies in Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain for American citizens in those countries.
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