Iran Rocked by Mysterious Explosions
At least six people have been killed and 15 wounded following a series of mysterious explosions in southern Iran. While some reports suggested an IRGC Navy commander was killed, Iranian officials have denied the claim, attributing the blasts to a gas cylinder.
In the midst of high regional tensions, at least six people were killed and 16 others wounded on Saturday following two mysterious explosions in southern Iran, near the Iraqi border.
The incidents occurred in two separate locations:
* Bandar Abbas: A blast at the port area left one person dead and 14 wounded.
* Ahvaz: A second explosion shortly after resulted in five fatalities and two injuries.
While initial reports circulated suggesting that a high-ranking IRGC Navy commander was killed in the blasts, Iranian authorities have since refuted these claims. Official sources in Iran are currently attributing the cause of the explosions to a gas cylinder, though the timing and locations have sparked international interest.
The blasts come as the Middle East remains on edge regarding potential military escalations involving the U.S. and Iran. Israel has officially denied any involvement in the incidents.