US strikes Iranian port cities as IRGC shuts Strait of Hormuz

Explosions were reported in the Iranian port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Chabahar, Bandar‑e Deyr and Asaluyeh as United States forces continued a series of strikes against Iranian military assets. The blasts were heard by residents and local authorities, but no immediate reports of casualties or damage to civilian infrastructure have been confirmed.

The attacks are part of a broader U.S. campaign aimed at degrading Iran’s naval capabilities in the Persian Gulf, following earlier strikes on Iranian naval vessels and missile launch sites. Iranian officials have condemned the actions as violations of international law and have vowed to retaliate, while the U.S. has maintained that the strikes were defensive measures against perceived threats. The incidents have heightened tensions in the region, with both sides warning of further escalation.

At present, Iranian authorities have not released detailed information on the extent of the damage or any injuries. The United States has reiterated its stance on preventing Iranian military buildup, and the situation remains fluid as diplomatic and military actors monitor developments in the Gulf region.