Iranian media also reported that air defense systems were activated in Tehran, indicating fears of a broader confrontation.
By World Israel News Staff
According to Fox News, the U.S. military carried out strikes on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in the region. A senior U.S. official told the network, “This is not a resumption of the war,” suggesting the action was limited in scope.
The reported strikes come as Iran claims explosions across multiple locations near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic shipping routes. Iranian media also reported that air defense systems were activated in Tehran, indicating fears of a broader confrontation.
Earlier, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported exchanges of fire between Iranian forces and an unspecified “enemy,” while Tasnim News Agency claimed U.S. forces in the area were forced to withdraw after coming under fire.
Iranian outlets further alleged that Iranian forces targeted U.S. Navy destroyers operating near Hormuz, though there has been no independent confirmation from U.S. officials.
Additional Iranian reports claimed that U.S. forces struck an Iranian oil tanker earlier in the day, prompting a missile response. These accounts remain unverified.
An Israeli official confirmed that there were exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States in the Hormuz area, though details remain limited. Israeli officials have denied any involvement in the explosions.
At the same time, Iranian media has pointed to the United Arab Emirates as a possible party to the incident, warning of consequences if its involvement is confirmed. These claims have not been substantiated.
The developments come at a particularly sensitive moment, with reports suggesting a potential deal to end the war may be close. At the same time, Donald Trump has warned that fighting could quickly resume if an agreement is not reached, leaving the region on edge.
This is a developing story.
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