Bandar Abbas

Several explosions were reported in southern Iran after the US stated it conducted attacks in locations including Bushehr province, Qeshm Island, Abadan, Kish Island, and Bandar Abbas.

The article discusses the ongoing war in southern Iran, highlighting the presence of ships in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas as of July 27, 2026. The conflict, though distant from Tehran, remains a significant issue in the region.

The US conducted its first sea-drone strike on an Iranian port, marking a new combat role for such technology in NATO operations. A top NATO commander emphasized the need for standardization to integrate sea drones across alliance forces, as the US Navy has recently expanded their use beyond surveillance to include offensive missions.

The United States has expanded airstrikes against Iran, targeting naval forces, coastal defenses, infrastructure, and areas near Tehran, escalating tensions after a ceasefire collapse over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by intensifying attacks on ships in the strait and U.S. bases, resulting in casualties and infrastructure damage.

Explosions near a U.S. military base in northern Iraq occurred hours after U.S. strikes on Iran. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged escalating attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media reporting casualties from U.S. bombardment. Iraq's Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, is in Tehran advocating for peace, while Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted Saudi oil tankers, risking further conflict.

At least two people were injured in a US attack on Bandar Abbas, a southern Iranian port city, with further strikes reported near Omidiyeh and Andimeshk. The US Central Command announced these attacks as part of a 13-night consecutive campaign against Iran.

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.

The US launched a 10th night of strikes in Iran, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar, and Konarak. Tehran also conducted attacks against Kuwait.

Explosions were reported again in Iran's southern city of Bandar Abbas amid renewed US strikes. The Iranian news agency IRNA confirmed the incidents on Monday.

Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Mehr news agency noted air defense systems being activated near the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

The US has launched the ninth night of strikes on Iran, targeting Gulf neighbors. A US strike damaged a bridge connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.

A US strike hit a location in Qeshm Island, Iran, according to the governor's office of Hormozgan province as reported by IRNA. Residents in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island reported hearing blasts, but no strike in Bandar Abbas has been confirmed. Reports of a missile hit on Sarmich Bridge were dismissed by a deputy governor.

Explosion sounds were heard in the Iranian port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bandar Lengeh. A US strike near Haji Abad in Bandar Abbas caused no civilian casualties or infrastructure damage, though the city has faced repeated US strikes causing infrastructure damage. Bandar Lengeh is a port city in Hormozgan province along the Gulf coast.

Iran has threatened to deliver 'unforgettable lessons' following a US military strike that damaged a bridge on the road connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The strike occurred amid tensions that resulted in the deaths of two US troops.

The European Union and Gulf states urged Iran to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz without conditions or fees, as reported by Saudi state television. Vessels were seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the strait in an AFP/Isna photo.

Iran suspended its commitments under an interim deal with the U.S. as both countries exchanged strikes on infrastructure and military targets. Attacks damaged desalination plants, oil facilities, and critical highways in Kuwait and Iran's Hormozgan province, disrupting water supplies and power. The U.S. Central Command reported strikes on surveillance sites and maritime capabilities, while Iran accused the U.S. of violating the agreement.

US strikes on Iran’s Hormozgan province killed eight people, including civilians, according to local media reports. The attacks targeted a bridge and a neighborhood in Bandar Abbas, resulting in six deaths in family cars, a woman killed, and a child injured with an amputated limb. A fuel delivery driver was also killed in a fire.

The United States conducted airstrikes on bridges and energy infrastructure in Iran, targeting a key port and damaging a water desalination plant in Kuwait. Iran retaliated with missile attacks, and the conflict has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise. A ceasefire has collapsed, with ongoing efforts to resolve the escalating regional tensions.

The US and Iran are employing advanced technologies in their conflict, including US unmanned surface vessels striking Iran’s Bandar Abbas naval base and Iran’s suspected use of cyberattacks to target US military personnel via smartphones. Both sides are testing innovations like autonomous drones and commercial ad-targeting software for strategic operations.

The United States expanded airstrikes on Iran's infrastructure, targeting bridges, energy sites, and a key port tower, escalating tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on allied nations, damaging critical infrastructure in Qatar and Kuwait, as an interim ceasefire collapsed and casualties rose from recent strikes.

Iran and the U.S. continue military actions in the Persian Gulf despite claims of conflict resolution, with U.S. strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and killing civilians. Residents of Bandar Abbas and other cities report severe damage and suffering, while Iranian ultra-hard-liners are blamed for escalating hostilities by violating a June 17 agreement.

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by targeting bridges, energy sites, and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, aiming to pressure Tehran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on U.S.-allied nations, including damaging a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, and reported casualties from U.S. strikes.

The United States expanded airstrikes in Iran, targeting bridges and a port tower to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. A suspected Iranian attack on a Kurdish dissident group in northern Iraq killed nine people, while the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes, escalating regional tensions.

Iran launched fresh attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf after six consecutive nights of U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites. The U.S. military stated its strikes aimed to degrade Iranian military capabilities, targeting locations including Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas.

Iran launched attacks on US facilities in the Gulf following six consecutive US airstrikes on Iranian military targets, including Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas. The conflict disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, injured civilians, and killed seven people in Bandar Khamir. The US cited degrading Iran's military capabilities, while Iran threatened to escalate by involving Yemen's Houthi rebels.

US attacks on a key bridge in Iran's Hormozgan province and a neighborhood in Bandar Abbas killed at least three people and injured 12 others. The Gariveh bridge in Khamir County was struck, killing two and wounding four, while a second strike in southern Iran killed one and injured eight.

US strikes hit an airport, railway station, and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. The attacks occurred overnight in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

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.

The US launched a second wave of strikes on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites within 24 hours, following a reimposed naval blockade of Iranian ports. Iran retaliated by targeting US military assets in Gulf states, escalating tensions after a fragile truce collapsed. The US disabled an oil tanker near Iran and attacked locations including Greater Tunb Island and Bandar Abbas, while Iran reported explosions in multiple cities and activated air defenses.

The U.S. military completed strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, targeting locations including Bandar Abbas. The strikes focused on Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities.

Iranian media reported explosions in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar. Bahrain and Kuwait sounded air raid sirens, while the US reportedly disabled an Iranian oil tanker.

Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, Iran, with a fish powder factory on Qeshm Island damaged in U.S. attacks. No casualties were reported, according to state media IRIB, which stated multiple U.S. strikes targeted the areas early Thursday.

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.

The US has launched naval drones and missile strikes against Iran's port city of Bandar Abbas, targeting a submarine maintenance facility. This escalation follows renewed military actions between the US and Iran.

US forces struck Iranian targets in Bandar Abbas over three nights as President Donald Trump sought to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz. The US declared itself the 'guardian' of the strategic waterway, prompting Iran to shut the strait after decades of restraint.

Air defenses have been activated around Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, and explosions linked to clashes were reported in the Gulf waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz. Another explosion was heard in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Tasnim news agency.

Hormozgan Governorate officials reported no civilian casualties or property damage in Bandar Abbas following recent US attacks in the region. The attacks also targeted Sirik, the Ahvaz region, and Qeshm and Kish Islands, according to Iranian media.

Iranian media reported US strikes near Sirik in southern Iran, as per Mehr news agency. IRNA previously reported a US attack in Bandar Abbas, though details on targets or damage remain unspecified.

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.

The US conducted strikes on Iranian port cities Bushehr and Bandar Abbas, while Iran retaliated by attacking two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump stated the US would take control of the Strait of Hormuz and impose tolls for safe passage, escalating tensions in the Middle East.