Explosions Heard on Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz

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Explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). The report, citing IRNA, did not immediately provide details on the cause or potential damage from the blasts on the strategic island. Qeshm is Iran's largest island and sits near key oil shipping routes, making the incident significant for regional security monitoring.


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