Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency says
Explosions were reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with the cause currently unknown. The incidents coincided with pro-regime protests against Israel and the UAE, amid US warnings of potential strikes. Air defenses on the island were activated during this time.
- ▪Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Pro-regime protesters chanted against Israel and the UAE.
- ▪US officials had issued warnings of possible strikes in the region.
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Explosions heard in Iran's Qeshm Island in Strait of Hormuz, cause unknown, news agency saysExplosions were heard on Qeshm Island, where air defenses had been triggered, and pro-regime protesters chanted against Israel and the UAE, following US warnings of possible strikes.Follow us on GoogleAn illustrative map indicating the location of Qeshm Island between the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.(photo credit: MoN St/Shutterstock.com)
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