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Explosions reported in southern Iran on 7th night of US strikes
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Explosions reported in southern Iran on 7th night of US strikes

US CENTCOM announced fresh strikes against Iran; explosions heard near Sirik in Hormozgan Province and suburbs of Ahvaz. No immediate casualties reported.

Published on 17 July 2026

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Explosions reported in southern Iran on 7th night of US strikes

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that it had launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran at 3:00 p.m. ET. This marks the seventh consecutive night of US aggression, according to reports.

Local Iranian media reported that an area near Sirik in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran, was bombed at 11:27 p.m. Tehran local time. Loud explosions were heard in the vicinity of Sirik following the attack by US forces. Mehr News Agency reported that there were no immediate reports of casualties from the strike on Sirik.

Additionally, media outlets reported explosions in the suburbs of Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan Province, on the same night. The extent of damage or potential casualties in Ahvaz remains unclear at this time.

The US strikes are part of an ongoing military campaign that has targeted various locations in Iran over the past week. The Iranian government has condemned the attacks and vowed to respond. According to Mehr News Agency, the situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange threats.

Source: Mehr News — Read original story

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