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Explosions heard in Iran after Trump’s threat
Iranian media says air defenses engaged ‘hostile targets’ in Bandar Abbas
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Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.
Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.
Sky News Australia
· 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.
BERNAMA
· Jul 9, 2026
World : Explosions Heard In Iran After Trumpâs Threat
ISTANBUL, July 9 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Explosions were heard in Iran on Wednesday evening, shortly after US President Donald Trump’s threat to carry out new strikes on Iran, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media.
CNN
· 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.
Intel Slava
· Jul 11, 2026
🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.
— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.@IntelSlava
Al Jazeera
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Explosions heard in Iran after Trump’s threat": Hananya Naftali — [Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.. Sky News Australia — Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow. BERNAMA — World : Explosions Heard In Iran After Trumpâs Threat. CNN — Explosions seen in Iranian port city amid fresh US strikes. Intel Slava — 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️— Reports of explosions in Asaluyeh and Bushehr, southern Iran.. Al Jazeera — Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks