Explosions reported in major cities as the US launches new strikes on Iran

The United States launched air strikes on Southern Iran early Thursday, triggering explosions in several major Iranian cities.

Iranian media reported that five enemy projectiles struck a site in the Kargan area of Minab, a city in southern Iran.

Explosions were also reported in Bandar Abbas, and blasts accompanied air‑defense activity in Jask, Qeshm, and Sirik, all located in Hormozgan province.

These incidents followed a statement from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) that American forces had begun additional self‑defense strikes against multiple targets in Iran.

CENTCOM said President Donald Trump ordered the strikes in response to what it described as Iran’s continued aggression.