Explosions reported in multiple locations in southern Iran, cause unknown

TechFlow, November 8: According to Jin10 Data, Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard in Jask, Sirik, Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island in southern Iran, and the cause remains unclear. Iranian authorities have not yet confirmed the source of the explosions.

Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency had previously reported that two missiles struck Qeshm Island, but there has been no official information on possible damage. In the days prior, the United States launched an attack on Qeshm Island. A U.S. official said the strike was limited in scale and did not signal a resumption of large-scale military operations.

Middle Eastern countries had long been concerned that U.S. President Trump might resume strikes on Iran after the U.S. midterm elections. Trump postponed attacks on Iran in the weeks before the election. Iran has repeatedly said that if attacked again, it will target U.S. and Israeli targets in neighboring countries.

Source: TechFlow