Disasters & Incidents
Jask blasts reported near Strait of Hormuz
Iranian local media reported on Tuesday that two explosions were heard in Jask, a southern Iranian port city near the Strait of Hormuz.
Fars news agency reported that the explosions were heard at around 21:45 and occurred in two stages a short distance apart. The cause, any damage and any casualties were not confirmed.
Update
Fars news agency reported that two explosions were heard in Jask at around 21:45.
Fars reported that the blasts occurred in two stages a short distance apart.
Source note: AFP news report published on 8 September 2026 at 19:11:26 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The cause of the reported explosions was not confirmed.
Any damage or casualties were not confirmed.
Source
AFP news report published on .