Explosions Heard in Southern Iran, Air Defense Activated

According to Mehr News Agency, explosions were reported in the cities of Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Minab, Sirik, and Hengam Island in Hormuzgan Province on Thursday morning. Local sources and residents of surrounding villages confirmed hearing the blasts. No official military or law enforcement apparatus has commented on the cause of these sounds at the time of reporting.

Clashes also occurred at sea between Iranian and American forces. Mehr's correspondent reported that air defense was activated in Mohr District in Fars Province and Assaluyeh District in the south. The activation came after last night's attacks by the US army on Iranian positions in the south of the country, which drew a harsh missile response from Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, is located near the affected areas. The Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE) initiative, proposed by Iran, aims to ensure security in the region. The US aggression and Iranian response highlight ongoing tensions.

According to Mehr News Agency, the situation remains under observation, and further details are awaited from official sources.