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Iran reports blasts near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island

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July 13, 2026

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Iran reports blasts near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island

Several explosions were heard near the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas and the Qeshm Island on Monday, according to the Iranian semi-official news outlet Mehr News Agency, AzerNEWS reports.

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Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings

Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.

NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

Projectiles Hit Iran's Qeshm Island As Washington-Tehran Trade Blows

More than 10 projectiles struck Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm in the strategic Strait of Hormuz today, state media reported, as hostilities resumed between Tehran and Washington. ...

TASS

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· Jul 9, 2026

US strikes kill three people, injure 15 others in Iranian city of Sirik — agency

Earlier, the Islamic Republic’s media reported explosions in the Iranian port cities of Aqqala, Bandar Abbas, Jask, Isfahan, Sirik, and Chabahar, as well as on the Abu Musa island and in the Bushehr province

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Explosions reported near Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island in southern Iran

TEHRAN, Jul 13: Explosions were heard near the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island around midday Monday, according to Iranian state media.State media sai...

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait strongly condemns Iran's continued attacks

KUWAIT, 9th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strongest condemnation of the continued Iranian attacks targeting the country's territory, the latest of which occurred Thursday morning.In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the Ministry affirmed that these flagrant attacks represent a dangerous escalation that will exacerbate tensions in the region, threaten r

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

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks, reaffirms commitment to protecting sovereignty

Kuwait City, July 9 (SANA) Kuwait on Thursday condemned continued Iranian attacks on its territory, saying the latest missile and drone attacks represented a serious escalation and a violation of its sovereignty. In a statement, Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks posed a direct threat to the country’s security and stability, endangered citizens and residents, []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran reports new attacks on military targets on its largest island near the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media have reported new attacks on military targets on Iran’s Qeshm island, near the Strait of Hormuz.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fars News Agency: Explosions Heard in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island in Southern Iran

Fars News Agency: Explosions Heard in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island in Southern Iran

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr

Iranian state media reported Thursday that a US-Israeli projectile hit military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr, hours after clashes between the United States and Iran flared. The post Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr appeared first on Vanguard News.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran news LIVE: US strikes Iran amid Khamenei funeral, Tehran downs drone in counter

Iran news 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.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Over 10 projectiles reportedly hit Qeshm island

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The governor of the Qeshm island in the Persian Gulf reported over ten projectiles hit the island on Sunday afternoon.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇰🇼 — Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Kuwait.

— Iranian Ballistic Missile Over Kuwait.@IntelSlava

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Video] The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnig [...]

The IDF struck the village of Sadiqin in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon overnight, with Lebanese media reporting two casualties. It's notable because nearly all recent IDF strikes have been in the Nabatieh district, a hit in the Tyre area is described as a rare deviation, suggesting a possible widening of operations.

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 ...

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, casualties confirmed

TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Multiple explosions were heard late Sunday evening on Qeshm Island in southern Iran, according to Iranian state television. Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that the blasts resounded in areas east of the port city of Bandar Abbas, as well as within the maritime zone of the Iranian island of Qeshm []

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iran

Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iran Iranian media have reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz after the US military said it launched fresh attacks on Iran. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said “several explosions” were heard around Tahrui village in Sirik, a coastal area near the strategic waterway. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB also reported that several projectiles struck a village on Qeshm Island, which sits in the Strait of Hormuz. The reports came after the US army said it carried out new strikes on Iran in response to an attack on a vessel earlier this morning.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Explosions reported across southern Iran amid renewed US strikes

Blasts reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Qeshm Island, Jask, Bushehr and Kangan, according to Iranian media

BOL News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after second day of US attacks

DUBAI: Iran struck U.S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain on Thursday, hours after the U.S. military launched a second wave of overnight strikes on Iran that officials said were aimed at keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping. The retaliatory attacks came after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement aimed at ... Read more The post Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after second day of US attacks appeared first on BOL News.

JFeed

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran War Explodes Again as Tehran Hits US Targets and Trump Faces New Assassination Threat

Iran claims it struck an American missile facility in Kuwait as US attacks expand across Iran, shipping comes under fire in the Strait of Hormuz and new Israeli intelligence raises fears of an Iranian plot against President Donald Trump

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict. Th

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Irish News

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· Jul 8, 2026

US carries out more strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

Iranian state media reported explosions, including in the port city of Bandar Abbas and in Sirik, another southern coastal city.

Investing.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, US strikes Iran in retaliation

Iranian state media announced that explosions were heard near Chabahar, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bushehr, and Asaluyeh.

World Israel News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast

After Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed and crippled civilian vessel, US forces bomb Iranian military positions, while Tehran targets American bases. The post US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast appeared first on World Israel News.

Associated Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

Israeli strikes leave damage in Nabatiyeh as ceasefire appears to hold in Lebanon

Israeli strikes left widespread damage in Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon as a ceasefire appeared to be holding on Sunday. (Production by Ali Sharafeddine) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on U. S. military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after President Donald Trump threatened severe consequences for Iran if they did not adhere to an interim peace agreement intended to end ongoing fighting. Following this, Israel attacked Iran-aligned Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, a day after a ceasefire deal was [] The post Iran and US Escalate Attacks as Both Sides Threaten Further Military Action appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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