Explosions heard in Sirik, southern Iran; origin unconfirmed

Iranian state media reported several explosions in the Karban area of Sirik, Hormozgan province, on Wednesday without confirming their nature.

• Iranian state news agencies reported several explosions in the Karban area of Sirik, Hormozgan province, on Wednesday, with their origin and nature still unknown.
• No casualties or material damage have been reported, and local sources have not disclosed the cause of the blasts.
• The war began on February 28 with US–Israeli attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.
• Iran has largely disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and has required vessels to obtain prior permission to pass.