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Explosions reported in Iran's Bushehr after fresh US strikes

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July 8, 2026

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Explosions reported in Iran's Bushehr after fresh US strikes

Explosions were heard early Wednesday in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr and surrounding areas, AzerNEWS reports via Mehr news agency.

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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.

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.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Firefighter killed in US strike on airport in southeastern Iran: Official

Iranian media reports fresh explosions in Iranshahr amid renewed US strikes

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.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

US reportedly strikes Bushehr nuclear power plant, over 90 sites across southern Iran

Several explosions were reported in Iran's Bushehr province after overnight US strikes, with Iranian state media later claiming a US projectile hit the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fresh Explosions Rock Southern Iran

TEHRAN, Jul 9: Multiple explosions were reported across southern Iran on Thursday, hours after the United States carried out fresh strikes on targets in Bushehr province, according...

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

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.

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.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 9, 2026

US missile falls near the Bushehr nuclear power plant

ALBAWABA - An Iranian news agency reported on Thursday that explosions were reported in the southern city of Bushehr, later confirming that a U...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Missile sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait also targeted by Iran after US strikes

US-Iran war LIVE: Blasts were heard in Iran's main oil hub on Kharg Island, on Qeshm Island, and in the southern port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas, Reuters reported.

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.

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

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,...

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil prices soar as US bombs Strait of Hormuz sites and Iran strikes US bases and ships

Ongoing US strikes against Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask and Bushehr, triggering Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan and a fatal strike in Khuzestan The post Oil prices soar as US bombs Strait of Hormuz sites and Iran strikes US bases and ships appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the U.S. return to war?

The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

US strikes Iran and reinstates oil sanctions over shipping attacks

Renewed explosions were heard in Iran late on Tuesday and into Wednesday after the US military unleashed a wave of strikes against Iran and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

BRICS News

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· Jul 9, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says the US bombed its Bushehr nuclear power plant.

JUST IN: Iran says the US bombed its Bushehr nuclear power plant.@BRICSNews

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran Signal They Won’t Back Down Over Strait of Hormuz Control

Multiple strikes were carried out by both the U.S. and Iranian militaries over the weekend.

BOL News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

United States has carried out strikes on Iran. The post US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Explosions Heard In Iran After Trump’s 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.

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

US CENTCOM says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran

US CENTCOM says strikes launched as explosions heard in southern Iran...Click to read more

Haaretz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Explosions heard in Iran's Bushehr, semi-official media reports

Explosions heard in Iran's Bushehr, semi-official media reports

NPR News

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· Jun 29, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

After US Stops Striking Iran, New Explosions Hit Bushehr. No One Claims Them.

Unattributed strikes hit southern Iran's Bushehr province and other areas hours after US Central Command said it had concluded its latest round of attacks. Iran's parliament warned the UAE while Tehran launched missile strikes against US bases in four Gulf countries.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Gold futures rebound nearly 1% to ₹1.44 lakh/10g on value buying

Fresh US military strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran pushed crude oil prices higher

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’

The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while ordering retaliation against Tehran, said he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out to degrade the ability of Iranian forces “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait, through which a fifth of...

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Explosions rock US bases in Kuwait, Jordan

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Powerful explosions rocked U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Jordan on Monday, with echoes heard in Iraq and flights suspended in Amman.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Breaking: an explosion was heard in Bushehr area, Iran, according to Fars Agency

Breaking: an explosion was heard in Bushehr area, Iran, according to Fars Agency

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