Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran

Several explosions were heard Wednesday night near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported, according to Anadolu Agency.

The blasts occurred in the Kerpan area of Sirik city in Hormozgan province, IRNA said.

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Local sources had not provided details about the cause or nature of the explosions.

The incident came amid heightened regional tensions and disruptions to maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes.