Explosions in Hormozgan as Centcom says Iran strikes underway, report says

Middle East Eye · June 9, 2026 War

Explosions in Hormozgan as Centcom says Iran strikes underway, report says Sounds of explosions were heard in eastern parts of Iran's Hormozgan province, Fars news agency reported early on Wednesday as the US Central Command said its forces began launching "self-defence" strikes against Iran in response to the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. Iranian state media also said a projectile hit had been confirmed in Sirik.

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