Explosions reported across southern Iran and Isfahan

Explosions were reported overnight in multiple locations along Iran’s southern coast, including Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Abbas, and near Sirik. Iranian state media said at least 14 explosions were recorded across Chabahar and Konarak. Further reports described explosions on Qeshm Island and near Sirik.

accounts in Isfahan Mehr news agency reported a loud explosion heard in the central city of Isfahan. Iran state news agency IRNA quoted the Isfahan deputy governor saying no explosion occurred in the province that night.

regional developments Officials said a new round of strikes against Iran began at the direction of the commander in chief. The stated purpose was to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kuwait said its air defenses were responding to missile and drone attacks launched by Iran. The Israeli army said the pilot phase of a “Safe Zone” project in southern Lebanon began in coordination with the US and Lebanese army. The announcement followed a US State Department statement that operations had started in the villages of Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya.

" Local authorities in Bushehr said the sounds heard overnight were caused by air defense systems being activated.