The agency quoted local sources as saying the explosion was heard near a coastal strip in Jask, while circumstances surrounding the event remain unclear, including whether it was linked to a security incident or military activity in the region.
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Iranian media had previously reported explosions heard across other southern coastal areas amid ongoing tension across maritime passageways surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
The incident comes amid growing military escalation around the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian announcements of attacks on vessels near the strait, coinciding with US strikes targeting Iranian oil tankers, according to Reuters.
The city of Jask holds strategic significance due to its location on the Gulf of Oman and proximity to key maritime channels currently witnessing heightened friction.
