Iran links explosions to operation against 'hostile targets' near Hormuz
02:05, 07/08/2026, Friday
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File PhotoIran's Tasnim News Agency reported on Thursday that naval forces conducted an operation against "hostile targets" near the Strait of Hormuz following explosions on Qeshm Island, as local officials confirmed no damage was reported in nearby coastal cities and investigations into the source continue.
Iranian media reported on Thursday night that naval forces conducted an operation against "hostile targets" near the Strait of Hormuz, following explosions heard on Qeshm Island in southern Iran, according to the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.
The blasts were detected around 9:40 pm local time at the entrance to the vital waterway. Tasnim, citing informed sources, said Iranian naval forces carried out the operation and would announce detailed results in the coming hours.
No damage reported in coastal areas
Local officials dismissed immediate concerns of damage. Hormozgan Province's deputy governor for security affairs told Mehr News Agency that no impacts had been registered in Qeshm or Bandar Abbas, adding that investigations were underway to determine the origin of the explosions.
Regional security context
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with regional tensions frequently affecting maritime traffic. Thursday's incident comes amid heightened security concerns in the Gulf.
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