An explosion was reported near Iran's Larak Island amid US forces strike.

An explosion was heard near Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, Fars News Agency reported, though the cause remains unknown. The blast occurred amid reports of US military activity in the region, according to Global Banking and Finance.
Reuters confirmed that an explosion occurred near Iran's Larak Island on Sunday. The Fars news agency first reported the blast, but provided no details about what caused it. Larak Island sits in the Persian Gulf off Iran's coast.
The explosion occurred as US forces have been conducting strikes near Iranian military targets. Global Banking and Finance reported that the blast happened after a US strike on Iranian missile launchers in the area. Larak Island is strategically located in waters important to Iran's military operations.
Iranian authorities are investigating the explosion near Larak Island to determine its exact cause. No official statements have confirmed whether the blast was linked to military strikes or another event. The incident adds to tensions in the Persian Gulf region amid ongoing military activities.
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