Explosions Reported in Southern Iran, Including Qeshm Island

Explosions were heard Saturday evening in several areas of southern Iran, including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state television, though officials have not confirmed any missile strikes. Iranian state media suggested the blasts might be linked to military activities, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency cited a source saying they were not related to missile strikes. The Revolutionary Guards Navy reported two oil tankers caught fire after hitting mines on an "unauthorised route" in the strait. The incidents follow recent U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island, which a U.S. official described as limited. Iran has repeatedly threatened to hit U.S. and Israeli targets in neighboring countries in response to new attacks.