Explosions reported on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz

On the evening of September 12, 2026, two explosions were reported on Qeshm Island, located in the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran. According to the official Iranian news agency Irna, the sounds of the blasts originated from the sea near the island. Local authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the cause or potential damage resulting from these incidents.

This event follows a period of heightened regional tension. Over the past two weeks, Iran has engaged in a series of retaliatory actions targeting oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as American military bases located in Gulf countries. These operations are reported to be a response to prior attacks conducted by the United States military against Iranian targets. The situation in the Strait remains volatile as regional powers continue to exchange hostilities, though no official statements regarding the immediate status of the investigation or subsequent diplomatic steps have been released following the latest explosions.