Tehran: Fresh explosions were reported in several Iranian cities after what Iranian media described as new US strikes. Reports from Iran said blasts were heard in Chabahar, Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas, though the claims have not been independently verified.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, reports of 3 explosions have been received in the Iranian city of Chabahar. Earlier, Iranian media had reported that US missiles targeted a naval surveillance tower in Chabahar.
At 3 p.m. ET, U.S. forces launched operations for a second wave of strikes today against Iran. The strikes are targeting Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway vital to global commerce. The…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026
This tower is a civilian installation, which is used for maritime security and search and rescue operations for fishermen.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, explosions have also been heard in the city of Ahvaz, located near the Iraqi border.
According to the report, Ahvaz has been targeted several times by US forces since tensions resumed this month.
In addition, reports of explosions have been received in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas. According to Iranian media, US missiles targeted a location near the city.
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Baqir Qalibaf said that whether it is war or negotiations, Iran’s policy should be based on national interests, national security, realism and long-term strategy.
Baqir Qalibaf said that we do not want war, but we are always ready to protect the national security and interests of our country.
He added that if Iran does not benefit from a memorandum of understanding, there is no reason to implement it. The Iranian armed forces have complete freedom to respond to enemy aggression.
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