Explosions rock southern Iran as US launches seventh night of strikes
00:15, 18/07/2026, SaturdayU: Update: 00:16, 18/07/2026, Saturday
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Explosions have been reported in several areas of southern Iran, including Bushehr, Qeshm Island and Sirik, as the US military carried out a seventh consecutive night of attacks. Iranian media reported the strikes but no official details on targets or damage have been released.
Explosions were reported in multiple locations across southern Iran on Friday night as the United States launched a new wave of military strikes, marking the seventh consecutive night of attacks. Iranian media outlets, including Mehr News Agency, reported blasts in Bushehr province, Qeshm Island and the Sirik district of Hormozgan province.
Targets and Damage Unknown
No official details have been released on the exact locations hit, the intended targets, or the extent of damage. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported three explosions in the Bamani district of Sirik County, while Tasnim News Agency said the US struck near Sirik at 11.27 pm local time (1957GMT). The strikes are part of the ongoing US military campaign, which has escalated in response to tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
Escalating Conflict
The attacks come as the US and Iran continue to exchange strikes, with Washington having carried out nightly operations since the breakdown of a Pakistan-brokered memorandum of understanding. The conflict has also seen Iranian strikes on Gulf states hosting US military assets, raising fears of a broader regional war.