Iranian media reports explosions in south near Strait of Hormuz Iranian media early Thursday reported explosions in the country's south near the Strait of Hormuz after Washington acknowledged carrying out new strikes. Explosions were heard in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the island of Qeshm, the cities of Minab and Sirik, they said. Iranian sources reported hits by "enemy projectiles" in Qesham and the cities of Kargan and Sirik.