Explosion heard in southern Iran near Hormuz
Explosion heard in southern Iran near Hormuz An explosion was heard in the southern areas of the port city of Jask coming from the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, Iran media reported. "A few minutes ago, an explosion was heard from the Strait of Hormuz. The nature of the incident or its origin has not yet been announced," the state broadcaster said.
TEHERAN: The Revolutionary Guards have announced a new prohibited zone extending beyond the Strait of Hormuz into parts of the Arabian Sea, according to state television. The zone covers waters many kilometers beyond the strait and applies to ships transiting the region. Revolutionary Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi stated that exact coordinates will be announced later.
If a vessel enters the prohibited area without coordination, it will face sanctions, including the refusal of services such as insurance. Iran has demanded that vessels seek permission to transit the strait and will not resume providing services as in the pre-war system. Iranian forces have already intercepted 10 vessels attempting to cross Hormuz without coordination.
US President Donald Trump reported that American forces have assisted in facilitating the passage of vessels, averaging 30 ships per night. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei claimed the US helps five or six ships each night, often resulting in collisions. Mohebi suggested the conflict could end if the US stops threats, withdraws Israeli forces from Lebanon, and ends the blockade of Yemen.
He also called for the release of $24 billion in Iran's frozen assets and an end to interference in Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Iran has insisted it will not reopen Hormuz until the US meets its demands.
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