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Explosions Reported on Qeshm Island and Nearby Cities; U.S. Expands Blockade of Iranian Land Routes
By Kristina Harazim, Mahmoud Sayed
Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as in the cities of Jask, Sirik and Bandar Abbas. The United States announced a new plan to block Iran’s land‑based supply routes, extending its months‑long naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
Frequently asked questions
Where were explosions reported?
Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, and in the cities of Jask, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas.
What did the US announce regarding Iran?
The United States announced a new plan to block Iran’s land‑based supply routes, extending its months‑long naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.