Iran Reports Firing at Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Explosions in Southern Cities

Iranian state-affiliated news agency Tasnim reported that six explosions were heard in several cities in southern Iran on Monday, though the exact locations remain unclear. Iranian authorities are investigating the incidents, and no additional explosions beyond the initial six have been reported. The report also noted that air defense systems were activated in response to the events. Concurrently, Arab media sources claimed that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway. Residents in southern Iran confirmed hearing the explosions, heightening tensions in the region. The situation remains under investigation as Iranian officials seek to clarify the cause and impact of the explosions and the reported attack on maritime vessels.