💥 EXPLOSIONS REPORTED IN SOUTHERN IRAN: Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island. Iranian state TV said the blasts occurred at the Bahman passenger pier on Qeshm Island.
⚓ IRANIAN MEDIA OFFERS CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS: Tasnim News Agency reported that some of the sounds were linked to IRGC Navy operations warning ships against unauthorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fars News Agency later said parts of the Bahman passenger pier were targeted during an exchange of fire between Iranian Armed Forces and the “enemy.”
❗️ IRANIAN OUTLETS ACCUSE UAE OF INVOLVEMENT: Tasnim reported indications that the attack may have been carried out by the United Arab Emirates. Mehr News quoted claims stating, “The UAE has attacked Iran.”
Tasnim also warned that if the UAE was involved in the attacks on Qeshm Island, “it will pay the price.”
🇮🇱 ISRAEL DENIES INVOLVEMENT: An Israeli official told i24 News: “Israel has no connection to tonight’s events in Iran.”
✈️ USAF REFUELING AIRCRAFT REPORTEDLY DEPART UAE: Several U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft reportedly took off from the United Arab Emirates amid the developments.
🚀 REPORTS OF MISSILE LAUNCHES INTO THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Local Iranian sources reported that several missiles were launched from Hormozgan Province into the Strait of Hormuz.
IRIB reported that Iran targeted U.S. naval units in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles.
🔸 U.S. MAY RESUME ‘PROJECT FREEDOM’ OPERATIONS: The Wall Street Journal reported that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait restored U.S. military access to their bases and airspace after briefly restricting support for Washington’s Strait of Hormuz mission.
According to the report, President Trump is considering resuming “Project Freedom” as early as this week following the reversal by Riyadh and Kuwait.
The report also stated that Saudi Arabia was initially surprised by the announcement of the operation and had temporarily blocked use of Prince Sultan Air Base and Saudi airspace for the mission.
🛡️ GERMAN INTELLIGENCE WARNS OF RISING IRAN-LINKED THREATS: The New York Times reported that German intelligence officials privately warned the risk of Iran-linked attacks inside Germany is more serious than publicly acknowledged.
German state intelligence agencies reportedly urged political leaders to issue stronger public warnings about possible threats linked to the Islamic Republic.
A German Interior Ministry spokesperson said evidence of Iranian plots in Germany has increased during the conflict, including suspected operations targeting critics of Tehran living in Germany.
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