Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm island due to disposal of enemy ammunition
Explosions were reported on Qeshm island in Iran due to the disposal of unexploded enemy ammunition. The Iranian Tasnim news agency cited a local official regarding the incident. This comes amid a backdrop of diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Iran concerning a new peace proposal.
- ▪Explosions occurred on Qeshm island due to the neutralisation of unexploded enemy ammunition.
- ▪The cause of the explosions was initially reported as unknown by Mehr news agency.
- ▪U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a pause in planned attacks on Iran following a new peace proposal from Tehran.
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Explosions were heard in Iran's Qeshm island on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) due to the neutralisation of unexploded enemy ammunition, the semi-official Iranian Tasnim news agency said, citing a local official. Iran submits new proposal, says U.S. open to sanctions reliefThe country's Mehr news agency had earlier reported the sound of explosions, saying the cause was unknown.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (May 18, 2026) he had paused a planned resumption of attacks on Iran after Tehran sent a new peace proposal to Washington, and that there was now a "very good chance" of reaching a deal limiting Iran's nuclear programme. U.S.
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