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Skip next section Explosions reported across southern Iran as US strikes continue07/14/2026July 14, 2026
Explosions reported across southern Iran as US strikes continue
Iranian media have reported explosions at several locations across the country’s south after the United States launched another wave of military strikes.
According to local reports, blasts were heard on Kish and Qeshm islands in the Gulf, near the port city of Bandar Abbas, and in Bushehr province. Iranian media also reported explosions in Khuzestan province, where local officials said four people were injured.
The reports came after US President Donald Trump announced further military action against Iran and suggested that a deeply buried site known as Pickaxe Mountain could be targeted “relatively soon.” The facility is located near Iran’s Natanz nuclear complex and has long been the subject of speculation over its possible role in the country’s nuclear program.
The US military says it has begun a third consecutive night of strikes, aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported that the country’s military had targeted a US vessel and US facilities in Kuwait, while also claiming to have shot down an American drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Sirens were also reported in Bahrain, which hosts a major US naval base.
The latest exchange of attacks has further escalated tensions in the Gulf, raising concerns over shipping security and pushing oil prices higher.
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UAE says Iranian missiles hit tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates said two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the Emirati Defense Ministry, the vessels — Mombasa and Al Bahiyah — were travelling through Omani territorial waters when they were targeted. One Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa tanker was killed and eight others were injured in the attack.
The UAE, a close US ally in the Gulf region, has reported several missile and drone attacks from Iran in recent days as tensions continue to escalate.
The latest incident follows an announcement by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards that they had launched new strikes against targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, and any disruption to shipping in the area is likely to raise concerns about the security of international trade and oil markets.
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US military carries out third night of strikes in Iran
The US military says it is conducting a third consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran.
In a post on X, US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said: “These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.”
CENTCOM added that the military action is being carried out at the direction of US President Donald Trump.
The latest strikes come amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and growing concerns over security in the Gulf region.
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Trump warns Iran will be ‘hit hard’
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be “hit hard” on Monday and Tuesday as the conflict between the two countries escalates.
Speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the United States would continue carrying out strikes against Iran, adding that “there’s not a damn thing they can do about it.”
Trump also commented on Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried underground site near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. He said the location was being closely monitored and described it as “a possible target for a big fat shot.”
“We have a lot of eyes on it,” Trump said. “We see no activity there, they’re not doing well with their nuclear situation. Every time we hear about it, we blow it up.”
The US president added that Washington would “give Pickaxe a shot relatively soon” and described Iran’s leadership as “extremely unreliable,” saying: “These people are crazy.”
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US military announces naval blockade of Iran
The US military says it will begin enforcing a naval blockade against Iran from midnight Central European Time on Tuesday.
In a post on X, US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said the measure will apply to vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.
CENTCOM also advised ships operating near the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to monitor official maritime broadcasts and stay in contact with US naval forces in the area.
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Welcome to our coverage
Ramisha Ali | Dmytro Hubenko Editor
Welcome to our coverage of the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
The US military says it is carrying out a third consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran.
US President Donald Trump has also announced that Washington is reinstating a blockade on Iran, further increasing tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it will no longer comply with the recent memorandum of understanding with the United States unless Washington honours its commitments to end the conflict.
Tehran has also claimed responsibility for attacks on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
Stay with us for the latest developments, analysis and reactions as this fast-moving story unfolds.
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