Explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm Island near Strait of Hormuz

Two explosions were heard Saturday evening on Iran's Qeshm Island, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the official IRNA news agency. The blasts originated from the island's interior and eastern areas, with no official statement yet on their source. Qeshm Island, located near Bandar Abbas at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, holds strategic importance as it overlooks a key maritime route for global oil and gas transport. Semi-official Fars news agency also reported an explosion in Jask city, Hormozgan province. The incident follows a complex conflict timeline: the US and Israel launched a war on Iran on February 28, 2026, a ceasefire was reached in April, and hostilities resumed in July amid stalled diplomatic efforts.