09.07.2026 14:40
Multiple explosions were heard in Bushehr province amid rising tensions between the US and Iran. The Governor of Bushehr confirmed that the city was attacked by the US, while denying reports that Khark Island was targeted.
Rising tensions between the US and Iran have turned into mutual attacks. Iran experienced new movements after the US carried out a total of approximately 170 attacks in two days.
MULTIPLE EXPLOSIONS HEARD IN BUSHEHR
Iran's Mehr News Agency reported, "According to initial information from local sources, multiple explosions were heard in Bushehr province during the afternoon."
KHARK ISLAND NOT ATTACKED
Bushehr Governor Mohammad Mozafari confirmed that the city was attacked by the US. Mozafari also stated that reports suggesting the US targeted Khark Island, located off the coast of Bushehr province and handling 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, were false. Mozafari said, "No incidents were recorded at these two points." Bushehr province hosts port facilities and a civilian nuclear reactor, while having a significant military presence.
6,000 SEAMEN STRANDED AROUND HORMUZ
Meanwhile, International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez announced that approximately 6,000 seamen have been stranded around the Strait of Hormuz following US attacks on Iran.
After the renewed tensions between the US and Iran, ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a halt. According to a report by US-based news agency Bloomberg News, only a US-approved tanker leaving the Gulf and an Iranian-flagged container ship passed through the strait.
"NO SEAMAN SHOULD HAVE TO RISK THEIR LIFE SIMPLY FOR DOING THEIR JOB"
In a statement on the latest situation, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said that approximately 6,000 seamen have been stranded around the Strait of Hormuz following the attacks. Dominguez stated, "These reckless attacks have once again placed innocent seafarers in serious danger. No seaman should have to risk their life simply for doing their job. Behind the numbers are the seafarers, and in some cases their families, who continue to pay the human cost of this conflict."