TEHRAN, IRAN June 11, 2026 — Iranian state media reported multiple explosions in southern coastal cities and parts of the capital early Wednesday, as air defense systems activated amid fresh US strikes on Iranian targets.
Al Jazeera correspondent Mohamed Vall, reporting live from Tehran at night, confirmed unconfirmed reports of blasts in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Minab, and other areas, with additional activity noted in parts of Tehran.
Iranian outlets, including IRNA and Tasnim, described several explosions near Bandar Abbas (including areas close to the airport and an airbase), Sirik County, Minab, Qeshm Island, and Jask County along the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Air defenses were activated, and residents reported hearing blasts and seeing activity in the sky.
The incidents follow US Central Command’s announcement of “self-defense” strikes targeting Iranian air defenses, radar sites, and military installations near the Strait of Hormuz. US officials described the action as a proportional response to Iran’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter earlier this week, an incident in which the crew was safely rescued.
Iranian armed forces have vowed a “heavy response” to any aggression, with state media stating they are fully prepared to strike US assets if further attacks occur.
No immediate casualties or detailed damage assessments have been confirmed from Iranian sources. Some reports mention impacts on water infrastructure in eastern Hormozgan Province.
This marks the latest escalation in long-standing US-Iran tensions, compounded by regional conflicts involving Israel. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies — remains on high alert.
US President Donald Trump has previously signaled strong responses to Iranian actions, while Iranian officials have denied intent in the helicopter incident and accused the US of aggression.
Developments are ongoing, with Al Jazeera and other outlets monitoring the situation closely. Official statements from US Central Command and Iranian authorities are expected as the situation evolves.
Stay tuned for updates.
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