Key facts
- Explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm island, according to state media.
- The sounds appeared to originate from the direction of the sea.
Explosions were heard off the coast of Iran's Qeshm island, located in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported on Saturday. The official IRNA news agency cited local sources stating that the sounds appeared to have come from the direction of the sea. The reports come amid recent tensions in the region.