Fresh explosions have rocked Iran's southern coast after Iranian state media reported missiles heading toward Qeshm Island and blasts near Bandar Abbas. Fars News also reported explosions east of Bandar Abbas and near Qeshm, while U.S. officials cited by Axios said strikes targeted missile sites and IRGC boats. The developments come just hours after another round of military exchanges between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional escalation. Is the Gulf heading toward a dangerous new chapter, or can diplomacy still prevent an even wider conflict?

Earlier reports said multiple blasts were heard in the cities of Bushehr and Asaluyeh

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