An Israeli official confirmed that there were exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States in the Hormuz area.
By World Israel News Staff
Initial reports from Iran indicate explosions in multiple locations around the Strait of Hormuz, including the areas of Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas, raising immediate concerns over a rapidly escalating incident in one of the world’s most sensitive waterways.
Iran’s Fars News Agency reported exchanges of fire between Iranian forces and an unspecified “enemy.” Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, claimed that U.S. military forces operating near the Strait of Hormuz were forced to withdraw after coming under fire from Iranian forces.
A separate report, cited by Iranian media quoting a senior military official, alleged that U.S. forces had attacked an Iranian oil tanker, and that Iranian forces responded with missile fire, inflicting damage and forcing a retreat. The Tehran Times also reported that the United States bombed an Iranian oil tanker earlier in the day.
An Israeli official confirmed that there were exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States in the Hormuz area, though details remain limited. Israeli officials have denied any involvement in the earlier explosions.
Iranian outlets are also pointing fingers elsewhere. Tasnim News Agency cited indications that the United Arab Emirates may be behind the blasts, describing it as a hostile act and warning of consequences if confirmed.
Iranian-linked sources added that signs point to possible Emirati involvement, but stressed that the information remains unconfirmed and no official statement has been issued.
Tehran has already issued a warning, threatening that the UAE will pay a heavy price if it is determined to be behind the attack, signaling the potential for a rapid escalation.
The incident comes at a particularly sensitive moment, as reports suggest a possible deal to end the war may be close. At the same time, Donald Trump has warned that fighting could quickly resume if an agreement is not reached, leaving the region on edge as tensions remain high.
This is a developing story.
