Ahvaz
Coverage of Ahvaz in the Nexus archive.
- US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate
The U.S. military conducted its 13th night of strikes against Iran, prompting Bahrain to warn of incoming fire. Clashes over control of the Strait of Hormuz have escalated, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking Saudi oil tankers and U.S. strikes targeting Iranian naval assets and infrastructure.
- US attack on Iran's Ahvaz kills four
A US missile strike on the outskirts of Ahvaz in Iran's Khuzestan province killed at least four people and wounded five others.
- Centcom claims fresh strikes on Iran, as blasts heard across the country
The US Central Command has launched fresh strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night. Explosions were reported in Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island.
- Wave of US attacks target Iran for 12th night in a row, two killed in Shalamcheh
A US attack on Iran’s Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed at least two people and wounded 11 others. The strike is part of a 12th consecutive night of US assaults targeting sites across Iran, with additional attacks reported in Bushehr, Ahvaz, and Andimeshk.
- US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure
The U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran, targeting civilian infrastructure in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges or power plants for each attack on U.S. vessels, while Iran's foreign minister vowed a 'powerful and decisive response.' The conflict has caused global economic disruption, including rising oil prices.
- Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers
The US and Iran are exchanging new threats amid reported explosions in Iranian cities such as Sirik, Ahvaz, and Bushehr. The Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers, escalating regional tensions.
- Iran state media reports new strikes, explosions in south
Iranian state media reported explosions and U.S. strikes in southern locations including Bushehr, Bandar Abbas, and areas around Ahvaz. Officials attributed the incidents to 'American enemy aggression,' with residents in Ahvaz describing consecutive nights of intense strikes.
- Explosions reported in Iran’s Bushehr
Explosions were reported in Iran's Bushehr and Ahvaz. The US launched a sixth round of strikes on the country on Thursday evening.
- Iran condemns US 'barbaric attack' near children's cancer treatment centre
Iran condemned a US attack near a children's cancer treatment centre in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, which led to the evacuation of 211 children undergoing treatment. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson described the attack as 'barbaric' and compared it to Israel’s actions against healthcare facilities, calling it a 'cowardly war crime' against children.
- Hospital in Iran's Ahvaz temporarily evacuated following nearby US attacks
A hospital in Iran's Ahvaz that treats children with cancer and blood diseases was temporarily evacuated after nearby US strikes. The hospital's director stated 211 patients were transferred following attacks on the facility's surroundings, leaving only critically ill patients.
- Iran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks
Iran claims a peace deal has been voided and is engaged in an existential war following US attacks. The US announced new attacks amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, and Ahvaz.
- More explosions reported in Ahvaz, Qeshm Island
Another explosion has been reported in Ahvaz, and several explosions on Qeshm Island, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.
- Explosions heard in Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Three consecutive explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas, a coastal city near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. This follows earlier explosions in Ahvaz and the Qeshm and Kish Islands on Tuesday.
- Explosions reported in southern Iran’s Ahvaz
Explosions were reported in Ahvaz, the capital of Iran's Khuzestan province, according to Iran's Fars news agency. This follows a series of US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory actions against Gulf states, which have seemingly terminated the existing memorandum of understanding between the nations.
- Mysterious airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them
Mysterious unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the U.S. military concluded its attacks, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. The attacks occurred as Gulf Arab states and the U.S. emphasized the need for free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran seeks to control.
- Morning update
Iran and the US have exchanged fire for a second day, with Tehran targeting US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, and Washington striking 90 targets across Iran. US attacks killed at least 14 people and injured 78 in five Iranian provinces, while strikes on Thursday killed a firefighter in Iranshahr and three others in Ahvaz. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf warned the US to expect retaliation for its attacks.
- US attacks kill three in Iran, state media says
US attacks in west of Iran killed three people and wounded several others, according to state media. The attack occurred on the outskirts of Ahvaz, as reported by Valiollah Hayati, deputy governor of Khuzestan for security and law enforcement.
- No shelling reported in Ahvaz, security official says
A security official in Khuzestan denied reports of shelling in Ahvaz, contradicting earlier Iranian media accounts of explosions in the city. The official confirmed no shelling incidents were recorded in the province.
- Blasts heard in Ahvaz, amid reports of damaged infrastructure in Sirik
Blasts were heard in Ahvaz, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that US attacks damaged a telecommunications tower and two water tanks in Sirik. The Mehr news agency confirmed explosions in Ahvaz.