Explosions Hit Iran's Qeshm and Bandar Abbas After Trump Signals Possible Deal

Five explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island and in Bandar Abbas on Tuesday, shortly after US President Donald Trump signaled a potential deal with Tehran, according to Iranian state media. The blasts occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, with residents reporting two aircraft overhead, though authorities have not confirmed the cause. Initial reports suggested an air defense system may have been targeted, but no official confirmation of a strike or foreign involvement exists. The incident follows Iran's Revolutionary Guard claiming it downed two American reconnaissance drones over Qeshm. Trump said oil prices dropped nearly $10 a barrel because markets believe war with Iran is unlikely, adding that Tehran wants a settlement.