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Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Iranian media reported massive explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:21 UTC.

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