Explosions heard in Iran, Mehr says Bandar Abbas situation under control

CAIRO: Explosions were heard in Iran’s Bandar Abbas city and coastal areas near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian ‌media reported ‌on Monday, ​adding ‌that ⁠the ​cause was unknown. Iran’s ⁠Mehr news agency said the situation in Bandar Abbas was under control and there was no ⁠cause for concern ‌after ‌the explosions were heard ​east ‌of the city. It ‌said official sources had not yet commented. The Tasnim news agency said three ‌explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, while the ⁠Fars ⁠news agency said similar sounds were heard close to Sirik and Jask near the strategic waterway.