Explosions hit Iran's Qeshm Island near Strait of Hormuz

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Five explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz, with residents reporting two aircraft flying overhead during the blasts, according to state news agency IRNA. No official cause or confirmation has been provided by Iranian authorities. The aircraft's identity and origin remain unknown, and it is unclear if they are linked to the incident. No reports of casualties or damage have been confirmed yet. Qeshm is strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas shipping route amid US-Iran tensions. Similar unconfirmed explosions were reported in the area on October 30.


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