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Reports: Explosions heard in southern Iran as U.S. denies carrying out strikes

Haaretz

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July 9, 2026

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Reports: Explosions heard in southern Iran as U.S. denies carrying out strikes

Earlier on Thursday, CNN reported that Qatar and Pakistan are working to reignite the negotiations between Iran and the United States. Israeli sources told Haaretz that Iran is unlikely to rush to target Israel, but the IDF remains on high alert

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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.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.

— Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran Warns Of "Decisive" Action After US Strikes Around Strait Of Hormuz

Iranian state media on Tuesday reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced powerful strikes on Iran.

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...

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.

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.

JUST IN: United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.@BRICSNews

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.

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.

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

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Several explosions heard in S. Iran as U.S. confirms new round of strikes

TEHRAN, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Several blasts were heard Wednesday night in Iran's southern Hormozgan province as the U.S. Central Command said its forces conducted strikes against Iran for a second straight day.The explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik counties and the Iranian Island of Abu musa, Iranian media said.State-run IRIB news agency reported three explosions were also heard in the sout

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Explosions reported in south Iran as result of US strikes

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Mehr has learned that explosions were heard in south Iran in Bandar Abbas and Bushehr in the south of Iran tonight as a result of the potential new US aerial aggression.

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

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.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Explosion heard in southern Iran after Trump remarks

No details yet available about blast in Bandar Abbas city

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

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...

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm

The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []

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

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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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.

AzerNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

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.

NPR News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging strikes, with the U.S. military saying it hit 140 targets in Iran overnight, while Iran said it responded with fire toward Jordan and other Gulf states.

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.

Vatican News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches new strikes as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz ​

The U.S. conducts a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read all

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of unclaimed 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 di...

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