Iran Lifts Missile Range Limit After Explosions and Tanker Fires in Strait of Hormuz

Explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, and two tankers caught fire after hitting mines, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard lifted a 2,000-kilometer limit on its ballistic missile range. Iranian state media reported the blasts on Saturday evening, with causes unclear but possibly linked to military activities, days after US strikes on the island. The military said the tankers hit mines on an "unauthorised route," following a US action that disabled a ship in the Gulf of Oman. The missile range change could put parts of Greece, the Balkans, and most of Egypt within reach, though Iran lacks known missiles beyond that range. US President Donald Trump is considering new strikes after midterm elections, while Iran reviews Qatari proposals on nuclear talks.