Multiple blasts reported near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island in southern Iran

TEHRAN, Iran — Multiple explosions were reported on Tuesday east of the city of Bandar Abbas and off the coast of Qeshm Island in southern Iran, according to Iranian media. No official statement on the blasts had been issued, and authorities had not announced whether there were any casualties or material damage. On the same day, Iranian media also reported an attack claiming that U.S. military facilities on Kuwaiti territory had been targeted. Iranian and U.S. forces have exchanged heavy strikes using ballistic missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles, with Iran reportedly striking U.S. facilities in several Gulf countries. Tehran said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz once again, and reports said the attacks had extended to Qatar, which had been serving as a mediator in ceasefire talks that have been under way since April. The United Arab Emirates said it had intercepted missiles and drones launched from Iran for the first time since early May using its air defense systems. No further details were immediately available on the cause or extent of the blasts near Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.