US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has now reached another critical stage following reports of strikes in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran. According to reports, four projectiles have struck the area around Chabahar and Konarak and Iranian news agencies report a series of explosions in the areas of Konarak and Qeshm Island. This came after the US military acknowledged that it has commenced strikes on Iranian targets.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Four Projectiles Reportedly Hit Chabahar and Konarak
According to IRNA, the official news agency of Iran government, quoting General Ali Khalilabadi, who is the deputy governor of security and law enforcement of Sistan and Baluchestan, there were four attacks on the two counties in question while at this stage, no information has been revealed about casualty figures and the full extent of damage.
A total of four projectiles hit the two counties, he was quoted as saying.
“Expert investigations are under way to determine the details of the incident, potential damages, and further information,” he added.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Explosions Reported Near Konarak
Several blasts were reported by the Iranian agencies of Fars and Tasnim in or near Konarak. It was not known at first where the explosions took place and the extent of damage had not yet been officially assessed. This is particularly significant since Konarak is in proximity to Chabahar, which is a very strategic port for Iran on its southern coast.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US Confirms Military Strikes in Iran
According to the US military, the attacks on Iran commenced at 12:00 noon Eastern Time, which was 16:00 GMT. Later on, a spokesperson for the US government told Al Jazeera that strikes against targets that were associated with the IRGC continued. This is a significant escalation in the already tense confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran.
The group added that the recent attacks are “deliberate escalatory steps by the occupation”, which are aimed at “undermining the ceasefire agreement, thwarting efforts to complete its implementation, and creating the conditions for the continuation of the war of genocide and aggression against our people in the Gaza Strip”.Explosions heard east of Iran’s Bandar Abbas
Several explosions have been heard east of the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, according to Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait of Hormuz Emerges as a Major Flashpoint
There have been more than five explosions that have been heard in the vicinity of Masan village on the island of Qeshm, based on information from the official Iranian Broadcasting Corporation IRIB. In addition, four other explosions have been heard from Qeshm towards the Strait of Hormuz. According to an official from the province of Hormozgan, there have been no casualties or incidents reported as yet.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Retaliation Risks Grow
According to Iranian political analyst Hossein Ebrahimi, Iran would definitely retaliate against the recent attacks by the US. This statement came after the warning by the Iranian parliament leaders of severe consequences in case of further attacks. The question is whether the present conflict will be confined to military sites or it will be escalated to become an international issue. It appears that attacks have been carried out not only in one place but across several places in Iran.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on preliminary reports from Iranian and US-linked sources; details, casualty figures and damage assessments may change.
