Multiple explosions were reported across southern Iran on Friday, triggering fresh concerns over regional security amid the ongoing crisis in the Gulf.
The blasts were heard in several locations, including Bushehr and other southern coastal areas, with Iranian authorities confirming the incidents while investigations into their cause continue.
A United States official denied any American involvement in the latest explosions, insisting that U.S. forces did not conduct strikes on Iranian territory.
The official added that Washington remains committed to diplomatic engagement with Tehran despite heightened tensions in the region.
The latest incidents come after days of escalating hostilities between Iran and the United States, following recent military exchanges and attacks linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
While the cause of the explosions remains unclear, the developments have renewed fears of a wider regional conflict as international calls for restraint continue.
