Iran Fires Waves Of Interceptor Missiles At US Aircraft; IRGC Denies Damage On Qeshm Island
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Iran has intensified its military activity around the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of multiple waves of missile and drone launches from its southern coast. The developments follow reports of explosions on Qeshm Island, which Tehran has denied was struck by US forces. Iranian media say the explosions were linked to military activity in the strategic waterway. Reports also suggest Iranian forces launched interceptor missiles towards American aircraft and missiles and drones towards vessels accused of violating restrictions in the strait. Meanwhile, fighter jet activity has been reported over Qeshm, with air defence systems activated in Bandar Abbas amid reports of a suspected US drone interception. As Washington and Tehran remain locked in a dangerous confrontation, fears of a wider military escalation around Hormuz are growing.
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