Key facts
- A second explosion was reported in Bandar Lengeh, Iran.
- Explosions were also reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik Island, Shiraz, and Qeshm.
- US Central Command announced a new round of strikes against Iran.
- Air defense systems were activated near the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
- Explosions were heard near Isfahan.
A second explosion has been reported in Bandar Lengeh, a port city located in Iran's Hormozgan province on the Persian Gulf. This incident follows earlier reports of explosions in multiple locations across Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Sirik Island, Shiraz, and Qeshm.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that a new series of strikes, aimed at degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, commenced on Monday. This marks the tenth consecutive day of strikes.
Amidst these developments, air defense systems were activated near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Additionally, explosions were heard in central Iran, close to Isfahan, which houses Iran's largest nuclear facility. However, the Governor of Isfahan stated that no attack was carried out against the city. The Governor of Bushehr clarified that the explosions heard in that region were due to the activation of air defense systems, not direct impacts.