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Iran Blames Drills for Blasts as Ships Hit

Iranian media linked recent explosions to military activities rather than US strikes as shipping vessels reported damage in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia reported debris damage at a Riyadh Aramco facility following an intercepted attack.

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Smoke rises from the stern of a St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel following what US Central Command says was a strike on Saturday to disable the vessel, which was trying to break the US blockade of Iran, at a location given as the Gulf of Oman, in this still image taken from video released November 7, 2026. US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

Iran attributed Saturday evening explosions in its southern region to military exercises rather than external attacks, as commercial shipping disruptions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz. The reported blasts on Qeshm Island occurred while multiple vessels sustained damage in the strategic waterway. Energy exports from the region face heightened restrictions amid ongoing maritime confrontations.