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Southern regions of Iran experienced a series of explosions on Saturday evening that shook the area. Reports indicated two explosions occurred east of Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Province in southern Iran. Similarly, multiple explosions were heard in Qeshm and Jask, with the nature and exact locations of these blasts remaining unclear. Another explosion was recorded in Jask, with official sources confirming a strike on a site there. These incidents follow the U.S. President's announcement of limited strikes targeting Iranian air defense systems on Friday, stating they were destroyed within minutes. These developments come amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for oil and gas transport, amid ongoing disputes between Tehran and Washington over navigation security and control arrangements in the strait.
