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Agency: Several Explosions Heard in Southern Iran, & Coastal Defenses Engage Hostile Targets

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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July 8, 2026

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Agency: Several Explosions Heard in Southern Iran, & Coastal Defenses Engage Hostile Targets
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Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.

Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 11, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.

— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.@IntelSlava

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iranian Media Reports Wider US Strikes Across Southern, Western Iran

TEHRAN, July 13: Iranian media reported early Monday that the latest wave of US strikes targeted a broader range of locations across southern and western Iran than in previous days...

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow

Explosions have reportedly been heard in multiple cities across Iran, according to Iranian state media. The United States has not yet confirmed whether it was behind the latest strikes, as fears mount the escalating tit-for-tat attacks could reignite a broader conflict in the Middle East. The reported blasts come after Iran targeted US military bases following dozens of American strikes on sites across Iran.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Euronews

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lapan tentera Iran maut serangan AS

TEHERAN: Serangan terbaharu Amerika Syarikat (AS) ke atas selatan Iran mengorbankan lapan anggota tentera, menurut televisyen negara Iran pada Rabu. “Susulan pencerobohan jenayah yang dilakukan pagi ini oleh tentera pengganas Amerika terhadap beberapa kawasan di selatan Iran, lapan anggota berani pasukan udara dan tentera laut Angkatan Tentera Republik Islam Iran di Bandar Abbas (selatan) dan ... Read more The post Lapan tentera Iran maut serangan AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Breaking | Iranian TV: Several explosions heard in the southern Iranian port city of Sirik.

Breaking | Iranian TV: Several explosions heard in the southern Iranian port city of Sirik.

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

CENTCOM reports attacking targets in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The United States Central Command reported carrying out attacks against some targets in Iran, naming them as missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar facilities.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Explosions in Bandar Abbas as US Strikes Iran

Footage shows explosions in Iran's major port city of Bandar Abbas after the United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. #US #Iran

NDTV

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Begging For Deal': Trump Shares Video Of '20 Times' Bigger Strikes On Iran

Iran state media reported explosions in multiple locations along the southern Iranian coast, including Bushehr, home to Iran's nuclear power plant complex, and the southern port cities of Chabahar,...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

US Strikes Rain Down As Middle East Skies Errupt

A massive wave of US military airstrikes hit dozens of Iranian military targets for a second consecutive night, extending deep inland as regional conflict spread to multiple borders on Monday. According to reports from Iranian state media, the latest American bombardments expanded well beyond the initial coastal zones bordering the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The [] US Strikes Rain Down As Middle East Skies Errupt

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Explosions heard in Iran after Trump’s threat

Iranian media says air defenses engaged ‘hostile targets’ in Bandar Abbas

TRT World

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· Jul 13, 2026

US says it's completed another wave of strikes against Iran

The US military says it has carried out its latest waves of strikes inside Iran. Iranian media report explosions were heard in several port cities, including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Tehran says it has responded by targeting a number of facilities at a US base in Bahrain. Kristina Simich reports.

TASS

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· Jul 7, 2026

Series of explosions heard in area of Sirik, Qeshm in Iran — Mehr

The agency also reported explosions near the city of Bandar Abbas

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas as 3 IRGC members killed in U.S. strikes -- report

TEHRAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Explosions were heard in coastal areas of Iran's port city of Bandar Abbas on Thursday afternoon, Iranian media reported.The sounds, which mainly occurred at around 14:00 local time (1030 GMT) along the city's southern coast, were likely the result of an exchange of fire in parts of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Mehr news agency.Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic

Nepal News

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· Jun 28, 2026

कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य केन्द्रमा आक्रमण गरेको इरानको दाबी

तेहरान । इरानको इस्लामिक रिभोलुसन गार्ड काेर्प्स (आईआरजीसी)ले आइतबार बिहान कुवेत र बहराइनमा रहेका अमेरिकी सैन्य केन्द्रलाई लक्षित गरी ब्यालिस्टिक क्षेप्यास्त्र र ड्रोन आक्रमण गरेको दाबी गरेको छ। उक्त आक्रमण हालै इरानका पाँच तटीय चौकीमा भएको अमेरिकी आक्रमणको प्रत्युत्तरस्वरूप गरिएको आईआरजीसीले जनाएको छ। आईआरजीसीको आधिकारिक समाचार माध्यम ‘सेपाह न्यूज’मा प्रकाशित विज्ञप्तिअनुसार कुवेतस्थित अली अल सलेम []

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 28, 2026

Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran

Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

US strikes southern Iran in response to Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz

A US official told Reuters that the strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and drone launch sites.

CNN

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· Jul 9, 2026

Explosions seen in Iranian port city amid fresh US strikes

Around 10 explosions have been heard in Iran’s southern port city of Chabahar, according to Iranian state media, following renewed US strikes. after the US said it launched another round of airstrikes against the country.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Explosions Reported in Bushehr and Bandar Abbas as Iran Investigates Cause | Dawn News English

Iranian authorities are investigating reports of explosions in the southern cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, with officials working to determine the cause. Emergency teams were deployed as authorities assessed the situation, while details about the incidents continue to emerge. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #bushehr #bandarabbas #breakingnews #middleeast #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks

Explosions in Iran's Sirik, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm as US launches attacks after revoking waivers on Iranian oil exports.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure

The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

It's a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran

A series of mysterious airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't d...

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Explosions heard in Sirik, Iran.

JUST IN: Explosions heard in Sirik, Iran.@BRICSNews

BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Explosions Heard Along Iran's Southern Coast Near Bandar Abbas

ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Explosions were heard Thursday in coastal areas near Iran’s southern city of Bandar Abbas, with the blasts audible in parts of the city, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Iranian Mehr News Agency.

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. and Iran Trade New Rounds of Attacks in Fight Over Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. conducted multiple waves of strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran fired at commercial vessels in the key waterway.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran buries its slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad, hits U.S. military targets in Arab Gulf states

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a ‌three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along with Konarak, Choghadak and Bandar []

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