Explosion heard off Iran’s Qeshm Island, no official explanation
An explosion was reported off Qeshm Island in Iran on Sunday, with no official statement yet on the cause or nature of the incident.
On Sunday, an explosion was heard off the coast of Iran's Qeshm Island, but the authorities have yet to provide an official explanation about its cause or nature. The explosion was reported to be coming from the sea, with no injuries or damage reported on the island itself. Local sources have not provided any further details about the source or nature of the explosions.
Recurring explosions have been reported in the vicinity of Qeshm over the past few days. The most recent incident prior to Sunday's incident occurred on Saturday. According to the Mehr news agency, explosions were also heard in the direction of the Strait of Hormuz, but they confirmed that no security incident had taken place on the island.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker had been struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident caused damage to the engine room of the tanker but fortunately, there were no crew injuries or environmental impact.
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