Five explosions hit Iran's Qeshm Island as aircraft spotted overhead

masrawy.com (Arabic) —

Five explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday, with initial indications suggesting possible strikes on sites within the island, according to state news agency IRNA. The blasts' intensity raised the likelihood of targets being hit, though no details on objectives or damage were provided. Residents reported seeing two aircraft flying over the island during the explosions, IRNA said. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Separately, US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran if ongoing communications fail to yield an agreement, saying Washington might be forced to resolve the confrontation by force. He made the remarks in a podcast interview on Monday.


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