Key facts
- Explosions were heard off the coast of Qeshm Island in Iran.
- The explosions were described as coming from the direction of the sea.
- Iran has been targeting oil tankers and US bases in the Gulf.
- The US has targeted ships attempting to break its counterblockade of Iranian ports.
Explosions were heard off the coast of Qeshm Island in Iran on Saturday, according to the official IRNA news agency. The island is located in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway. State media reported hearing two explosions coming from the direction of the sea.
In recent weeks, Iran has been targeting oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz and US bases in Gulf countries in retaliation for US military actions against Iranian targets. The United States has also targeted ships attempting to circumvent its counterblockade of Iranian ports.