BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN June 11, 2026 – Residents of Bandar Abbas, a key Iranian port city on the Strait of Hormuz, reported hearing additional explosions on Wednesday evening, amid an ongoing series of U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian coastal and naval infrastructure.
Al Jazeera reported the latest blasts as part of escalating tensions following Iranian drone activity and the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter. The explosions come hours after similar strikes hit nearby areas, including Qeshm and Hengam islands.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has described the operations as “self-defense” actions aimed at degrading Iranian radar systems, drone command-and-control centers, and coastal military sites. These targets support Iranian naval operations and threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of global oil passes.
The latest round of U.S. strikes follows Iranian launches of drones toward the Strait, which U.S. forces intercepted. Strikes have focused on southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Minab, and islands hosting IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) naval and drone infrastructure.
Bandar Abbas serves as a vital hub for Iran’s navy and oil exports. Repeated targeting of the area underscores efforts to neutralize threats to international shipping while pressuring Tehran diplomatically. Iranian state media has confirmed impacts on military sites but claimed the situation remains under control in some instances.
The strikes risk further escalation in a conflict that has already drawn in multiple actors. Iran has vowed responses, with reports of potential retaliatory actions against U.S. assets in the Gulf. Global energy markets remain volatile, with concerns over disruptions to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
No immediate casualties have been confirmed from Wednesday’s reported explosions in Bandar Abbas. Al Jazeera is providing live updates on the developing situation.
This story is breaking and will be updated as more details emerge from official statements and on-the-ground reports.
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