Iranian news agency Agency Mehr said the sound of explosions was heard in four southern cities on Thursday evening [1].
These reports surface during a period of heightened regional tension, coinciding with reports of new U.S. strikes in the area [5]. The activity marks a recurrence of similar reports from May 2026, when explosions were first noted in southern Iran on May 25 [4].
Agency Mehr said that six explosions were heard specifically in the cities of Bushehr and Jaghadk [2]. Further reports indicated that the sounds of explosions were also heard in Kenark, located in the Sistan-Baluchestan province [1].
Reports regarding the city of Bandar Abbas vary across outlets. Some sources reported sounds of explosions in the city [1], while other reports specified sounds of gunfire rather than explosions in that location [4].
Anadolu Agency said that Iranian media linked the blasts and airstrikes to a new wave of American attacks [5]. However, other reports said the exact cause of the explosions remains unknown [1].
Local reports from the region described the events as occurring in the early hours of Thursday [5]. The affected areas span both coastal hubs and inland towns in the south, creating a wide perimeter of reported activity.
“six explosions were heard specifically in the cities of Bushehr and Jaghadk”
The reported explosions in southern Iran occur in strategic coastal and inland zones, including areas near critical maritime infrastructure. The discrepancy between reports of gunfire and explosions in Bandar Abbas suggests a chaotic information environment, but the timing alongside reported US strikes indicates a potential escalation in direct military confrontation in the region.
