Iran and US Report Ship Hits Near Strait of Hormuz as Blasts Rock Southern Iran

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran on Saturday were linked to Iranian military activities, not US strikes, while both sides reported ships hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. No large-scale US operation has been confirmed despite President Trump's hints. Iran's state television said blasts in areas including Qeshm Island lacked official confirmation of missile strikes, possibly relating to Iranian naval activity. Iran reported two tankers hit mines and a third caught fire, while the US said its air force disabled a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The incidents continue a conflict since February, with Iran targeting vessels to block Gulf energy exports and the US blockading Iranian ports since April. Separately, Saudi Arabia reported debris damage to a Saudi Aramco building, and Qatar denied talks between the US and Iran had failed.