Explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas were reported in Iran.

Local residents of the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas reported the sounds of explosions. The Mehr news agency writes about this on July 15.

"Explosions were heard in the city of Bandar Abbas. Various aspects of these sounds are still being studied, and the authorities have not provided any explanation as to their nature," the Telegram channel says.

In addition, according to Mehr, three explosions occurred in the port city of Chabahar in southeastern Iran.

Sabereen news agency also added that the claps occurred in Ahvaz, Iran.

Naval glitch: exchange of blows between the US and Iran risks becoming protracted

The issue of passage through the Strait of Hormuz has temporarily overshadowed even the issue of Tehran's nuclear program.

Earlier in the day, the press service of the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) announced the beginning of a new wave of strikes against Iran. It was clarified that the targets were Iranian military installations used to threaten ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.