Iran Media Reports 'Explosion Sounds' Near Kharg Island, Cause Unconfirmed

Explosion sounds were heard on the morning of the 5th (local time) near Kharg Island, Iran's largest oil export terminal, according to reports by Iran's Fars News Agency.

Fars News Agency reported via Telegram at 11:04 a.m. local time that day, stating, "Several explosion sounds were heard an hour ago in the Persian Gulf near Kharg Island," and adding, "No smoke or flames were observed in the sky or on the water's surface."

It further added, "To date, no official and precise information regarding the cause and source of the explosion sounds has been announced."

The day before, U.S. President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video of Kharg Island on Truth Social, claiming that it was "being shattered to pieces."

Iran dismissed the claim as "ridiculous."
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