Qeshm island: Two explosions were reportedly heard on Qeshm Island in southern Iran.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the blasts were detected on Saturday evening, echoing from the sea off Qeshm Island, located in Hormozgan province.

This incident occurs amidst growing maritime tensions between the United States and Iran. Recent conflicts have seen an increase in attacks targeting oil tankers and other vessels in the strategically crucial Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping and energy supplies in the region.