Hormozgan
Coverage of Hormozgan in the Nexus archive.
- US gradually expands the scope of its attacks on Iran
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.
- Morning recap
The US Central Command conducted strikes against Iran for the 11th consecutive night, targeting military and infrastructure sites. Iran threatened retaliation if US forces attacked its nuclear sites, while 100 American service members were injured. A new US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal was approved, and New York City's mayor called Israeli PM Netanyahu a 'war criminal'.
- Blasts in Iran's Bushehr province, US attacks in Hormozgan damage infrastructure
Three explosions occurred in Iran's Bushehr province, and US attacks reportedly damaged infrastructure in Hormozgan, including communication routes, electricity grid, and water supply facilities.
- US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's south
US strikes on southern Iran have intensified economic and infrastructural hardships for residents, who direct anger toward President Trump rather than the Iranian government. Despite the attacks, no new wave of anti-government protests has emerged in the region, which includes provinces with significant ethnic minorities and oil resources.
- Iran launches new attacks on 'enemy targets', as ongoing blasts heard south of the country
Iran launched new missile attacks on 'enemy targets' from Lorestan, while ongoing explosions were reported in Bushehr, Sirik, and Hormozgan. State media confirmed the missile strikes but did not specify the targets or provide further details.
- Death toll in Iran rises to 35 since start of US attacks in July
The death toll in Iran has risen to 35 since the start of US attacks in July, with 300 others wounded, according to Iranian health official Hossein Kermanpour. The provinces of Hormozgan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Khuzestan have suffered the most damage.
- Iran calls US attack on Hormozgan ‘latest war crime’
Iran's Foreign Minister spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US military of committing a war crime by attacking a ranger post in Hormozgan's Seyed Jowzar village, killing three family members. He linked the attack to a series of US actions, including the assassination of Iranian leaders in Tehran, Minab, and Lamard.
- Air defences activated around Bushehr nuclear power plant, clashes heard in Gulf waters
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.
- US and Iran each assert they control the Strait of Hormuz after another heavy exchange of fire
The United States and Iran each claim control of the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of attacks, with Iran asserting its right to manage the waterway under an interim peace deal and the U.S. disputing this under international law. U.S. military strikes targeted Iranian sites, including air defense systems and missile equipment, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard rejected U.S. interference, and regional allies reported further attacks.
- Explosions in Hormozgan as Centcom says Iran strikes underway, report says
Explosions were reported in Iran's Hormozgan province as US Central Command launched 'self-defence' strikes against Iran following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. Iranian state media confirmed a projectile hit in Sirik.