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Coverage of Sirik in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 3 · 16:47 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 00:00 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 23 · 00:00 UTCAL JAZEERA
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 21 · 23:41 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Centcom launches attacks against Iran, several blasts reported in Tabriz, Sirik

    The US Central Command (Centcom) launched strikes against Iran for the 11th consecutive night, with explosions reported in Sirik and Tabriz. Air defense systems in Tehran were activated to counter 'hostile' targets, according to Nour News agency.

  • SECURITYJul 20 · 20:06 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC says US missile intercepted over Kerman, explosions heard near Sirik

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported intercepting a US cruise missile over Rudbar-e-Jonubi in Kerman province. Fars news agency also noted explosions near Sirik in Hormozgan province, though no exact cause or location was provided.

  • SECURITYJul 20 · 00:21 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 04:16 UTCAL JAZEERA
    US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases

    The US conducted strikes on Iran's Hormozgan province for the eighth consecutive night, targeting Sirik and Hajiabad areas, citing revenge for the killing of two soldiers. Iran retaliated by firing on Gulf bases.

  • SECURITYJul 19 · 01:04 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    US military launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

    The U.S. military conducted airstrikes in Iran targeting areas near the Strait of Hormuz to punish Iran for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members. The strikes aim to degrade Iran's ability to restrict oil tanker traffic through the strait. Iran's supreme leader warned of retaliatory 'unforgettable lessons' if the U.S. continues attacks.

  • SECURITYJul 17 · 20:57 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    ISNA says US military has attacked area around Sirik in southern Iran

    ISNA claims the US military has attacked the area around Sirik in southern Iran. The Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) reported this incident.

  • SECURITYJul 15 · 23:47 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Blasts heard in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Qeshm Island

    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.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 22:11 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    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.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 21:11 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    No casualties reported in Bandar Abbas, says governorate

    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.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 20:13 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iranian media: US strikes hit near Iran’s Sirik

    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.

  • SECURITYJul 13 · 00:00 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies

    Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask, and Qeshm Island as the US bombs Iranian cities again amid an intensifying Hormuz standoff.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 00:46 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Blasts heard along Iran's coastal areas, Iranian media reports

    The United States launched strikes on Iran, resulting in explosions reported along the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf, and Gulf of Oman, including cities like Bushehr, Asaluyeh, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Qeshm Island. Iranian media, including Mehr news and IRIB, reported the blasts.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 12:16 UTCGUARDIAN US
    First Thing: Second day of US strikes on Iran as Trump says Tehran ‘behaving very badly’

    The US military conducted strikes on Iran for a second day, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, and Bushehr province. Donald Trump accused Iran of 'behaving very badly' after attacks on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to the most extensive exchange of fire since an interim ceasefire. US stock markets fell, Brent crude prices rose over 5%, and the IMF lowered its global growth forecast to 3%.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 20:43 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    US carries out another round on strikes on Iran

    The U.S. conducted strikes on Iran following President Trump's assertion that Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz ended the ceasefire. The strikes targeted Iranian sites to degrade their ability to threaten navigation, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Trump later indicated the strikes would not escalate into long-term military action but warned of potential further retaliation.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 20:25 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over

    The U.S. conducted strikes on Iran following President Trump's declaration that a ceasefire is over, citing Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened further military action and accused Iran of aggression against commercial shipping, while Iranian officials denied wrongdoing and warned against continued conflict.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 00:12 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran warns of 'consequences' after US launches attacks in Hormuz Strait

    Iran warned of retaliation against the US after state media reported explosions in the Strait of Hormuz following American military strikes. The Iranian foreign ministry accused Washington of violating a regional war-ending deal, vowing to protect its interests and national security.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 00:00 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Iran war live: US bombs Sirik, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas over Hormuz attacks

    The US launched attacks on Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm in Iran following explosions linked to Hormuz attacks. The strikes occurred after the US revoked waivers on Iranian oil exports.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 22:26 UTCAXIOS
    U.S. strikes Iran after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on commercial ships. The escalation risks undermining a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ensuring safe passage through the strait and initiating nuclear talks.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 00:00 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Iran war live: Air raid sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait as US bombs Sirik, Qeshm

    US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island in response to ship attacks, with the US president threatening to 'militarily complete the job.' Air raid sirens are reported in Bahrain and Kuwait amid the conflict.

  • SECURITYJun 27 · 22:19 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iran

    Explosions were reported near the Strait of Hormuz in Iran after the US military launched strikes on Iran in response to an attack on a vessel. Iranian media cited 'several explosions' near Tahrui village in Sirik and projectiles striking Qeshm Island, a location within the Strait of Hormuz.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 20:24 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iranian media report sound of explosion in southern Iran's Sirik

    Iranian media reported an explosion in Sirik, southern Iran, with the source unclear. President Trump hinted at a US response to an alleged Iranian attack on a cargo ship.

  • SECURITYJun 12 · 01:39 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US says it shot down two Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

    US forces shot down two Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran allegedly targeted commercial vessels. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for intercepting a tanker violating Tehran’s transit ban and warned of strict enforcement.

  • SECURITYJun 11 · 23:45 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iranian navy intercepts vessel near Strait of Hormuz, state media says

    Iran's navy intercepted an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz after it attempted to pass through the waterway in violation of Iranian restrictions. State media IRIB reported explosions linked to the confrontation, citing military sources that stated the vessel was compelled to comply with a transit ban following warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.

  • SECURITYJun 11 · 00:40 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    New blasts heard across Iran

    Fresh explosions were reported in Sirik in the south, Karaj in the west, and Abyek in Qazvin province across Iran.

  • SECURITYJun 10 · 22:03 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iranian media reports explosions in south near Strait of Hormuz

    Iranian media reported explosions in the south near the Strait of Hormuz, including in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Minab, and Sirik, following Washington's acknowledgment of new strikes. Iranian sources attributed the hits to 'enemy projectiles' in Qeshm and Sirik.

  • SECURITYJun 10 · 09:14 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Thousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs

    Thousands of Iranians in Sirik lost access to drinking water after US strikes damaged two reservoirs in the area. The United States conducted strikes on Jask, Sirik, and Qeshm Island following Iran's downing of a US Army Apache helicopter over Gulf waters.

  • SECURITYJun 10 · 01:01 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    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.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 22:04 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    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.

  • SECURITYJun 6 · 03:20 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC says it struck ‘enemy bases’ after US attacks on Qeshm Island

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it attacked 'enemy bases' in the region using aerospace missiles in retaliation for US military actions against Iranian targets in Sirik and Qeshm Island. US officials described the strikes on Qeshm Island as self-defense, while Iran has conducted retaliatory operations against US-linked military assets.

  • SECURITYMay 3 · 17:58 UTCFOX NEWS
    Cargo ship attacked by small craft near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime agency says

    A cargo ship was attacked by small craft near the Strait of Hormuz, 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). All crew members were reported safe, and no environmental impact was noted, but the incident highlights heightened tensions over Iran's claims to control the strategic waterway. Iranian officials, including parliament deputy speaker Ali Nikzad, have asserted Tehran's intent to maintain influence in the region.

  • SECURITYMay 3 · 16:47 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says

    A bulk carrier was attacked by multiple small crafts 11 nautical miles west of Sirik, Iran. The crew is reported safe, and no environmental impact has been noted.