Explosion Sound Reported in Iranian City of Chabahar

Mehr News Agency reported hearing the sound of a powerful explosion in the city of Chabahar on Sunday. The agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Propaganda Organization, relayed the report without further details on the origin of the sound or any resulting effects. Local accounts described the noise as loud enough to draw attention across parts of the southeastern Iranian port city.

Authorities have not issued any immediate statements confirming an explosion or specifying whether the event involved an industrial incident, military activity or another cause. Chabahar serves as a strategically located port on the Gulf of Oman near Iran's border with Pakistan.

No casualties or damage have been mentioned in the initial reporting. Further updates from Iranian officials or state media would be required to clarify the nature of the reported explosion.