Iran Denies US Strike After Explosions Near Strait of Hormuz

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Explosions near Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of a US strike on Iran, but Iranian media denies any American attack occurred. Tasnim reported no US strike on Bandar Abbas or Sirik, while Fars suggested the blasts were warning shots at vessels violating navigation rules. Iranian authorities have not given a definitive explanation. The incident highlights Tehran's assertive enforcement of maritime restrictions in the strategic waterway, where ships accused of violating authorized corridors increasingly face interception or other action.


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