Key facts
- A loud explosion was heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Multiple explosions were reported in the city of Sirik and the area of Minab County.
- Provincial authorities stated the sounds originated from the sea.
Iran's IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday that a loud explosion was heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that it was not yet clear whether the sound originated from the sea or if the explosion occurred within Qeshm.
Fars news agency also reported the sounds of multiple explosions in the city of Sirik and the area of Minab County.
The Hormozgan Province Governorate was quoted as saying that the sounds originated from the sea.
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