US strikes target Iran as explosions rock Qeshm Island

At least six missiles have hit Qeshm Island, and the explosions were heard in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas as the US carried out a new round of strikes against Iran.

Several explosions were heard in areas of Qeshm Island, Tasnim News reported.

Statements on the attacks have not yet been made by authorities, and no information was provided on the extent of possible damage and casualties by officials.

The state-run IRNAnews agency reported that residents in parts of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm heard explosions shortly before 4 am local time.

The cause and precise locations of the blasts were initially under investigation, but the Mehr News outlet later reported that a site near Qeshm was struck at approximately 3.40 am, describing the incident as a US military attack.